The meeting offered an excellent opportunity to discuss how to further deepen and enhance relations between the Czech Republic and respective states in trade, investment, student exchange, tourism and interpersonal relationships.

Honorary consuls were also informed about current developments in the Czech Republic, recent changes in consular practice the country and plans to increase its presence in the region.

H.E. Milan Hovorka summed up: "We had a great meeting. It allowed me and my team to thank the Honorary Consuls for their tireless efforts to promote the interests of the Czech Republic in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, and for their tireless work to strengthen bilateral partnerships with these countries. The meeting provided very productive framework for finding new synergies and for substantial debate on the range of important issues in our bilateral relations, and allowed us to move forward in our shared agenda. At the same time I am delighted that we got to know each other better and managed to build on both professional and personal relationships."