Czech foreign minister urges best possible deal with the UK in Brexit talks

Czech Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek has stressed the need to reach the best possible deal with the United Kingdom in the upcoming Brexit talks. Speaking on the day of the official launch of Brexit, Mr. Zaorálek said the UK had been a good partner in the EU and it was essential to try to salvage as much as possible in the field of economic, political and strategic ties with the country. He said it would be nonsensical to try to punish Britain for leaving the EU, although he personally found it difficult to understand Britain’s vote in favour of isolation in the present day and age. This is not a good day for Europe, or for the Czech Republic, Mr. Zaorálek said.