The leader of democratic Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović-Burić, co-authored an article for Euronews, where they write about the struggle against authoritarianism and talk about the values that define European society. The politicians also discuss why the Council of Europe is important for Belarus, while Belarusians are important partners for international organizations.
Here are the notable quotes from the op-ed.
📌 “This evolving Europe transcends geographical definitions, embodying a community committed to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. These values are precisely what many Belarusians are courageously fighting for today”.
📌 “Belarusians are treated as partners ready to contribute to a shared future. They bring to the table not just a willingness to engage in democratic reform but also expertise in areas critical to Europe’s future”.
📌 “The best future for Belarus is a truly European one. Walking the path to that democratic future requires courage, resilience, and international solidarity. But the destination is the right one for the Belarusian people. They deserve the stability, prosperity, and freedom that come with it”.
📌 “We want to see the disappearance of barriers to democracy erected by the Lukashenka regime”.
