Prime Minister Sobotka received the French Minister of Armed Forces and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

During the joint meeting, the partners praised the extremely strong bilateral Czech-French relations and the achievements of the Czech-French Strategic Partnership. They expressed their mutual interest in continuing these relations and the further strengthening of the Czech-French dialogue.

The topics discussed also included joint defence and security co-operation, which has gained momentum over recent years. The Prime Minister also discussed the potential for further strengthening of Czech-French economic cooperation with the French ministers. European topics were also included in the subject-matter of the meeting, such as the future of the EU and Brexit negotiations. France’s participation in the planned celebrations for the 100^th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia was also addressed.