During the European Political Community Summit in the United Kingdom, the Belarusian leader met with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa.
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya highlighted the contentious nature of the recent decisions by the Baltic states to restrict the entry of Belarusian-registered vehicles. She emphasized that these measures primarily affect Belarusians, not the regime, and called for easing entry rules for individuals.
“We are aware that this restriction was implemented according to EU instructions, and we understand that the restrictions were introduced for security reasons and to close loopholes. However, this particular restriction does not solve any problems. This is a rash decision. Therefore, we ask Latvia and other EU countries to consider broad exemptions. At the same time, I welcome that passenger bus traffic has been maintained,” said Ms. Tsikhanouskaya after the meeting.
The leader has also previously raised the issue of restrictions in meetings with Donald Tusk, Radosław Sikorski, Gitanas Nausėda, and Josep Borrell.
