The Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, had her first meeting with NATO officials.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, with her Deputy at the Cabinet, Valery Kavaleuski also participating. Additionally, within the framework of the North Atlantic Council, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a briefing for the permanent representatives of all NATO member countries to exchange views on the crisis in Belarus and the prospects for dialogue on the political agenda between Belarus’ democratic movement and NATO.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I am glad that this meeting took place, commencing dialogue with the democratic forces of Belarus. Belarusians share the values enshrined in the alliance: individual freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
I believe that every European country must build respectful and constructive relations with NATO. This is important for both national interests and regional security. I would like Belarus to be perceived as a reliable and peaceful partner”.
Valery Kavaleuski: “The start of a dialogue with NATO is the result of the United Transitional Cabinet’s work to expand cooperation with international organizations. For 75 years, NATO has been vital for Europe’s security and stability. We must inform the international community about the challenges facing our country”.
