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The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its support for the democratic forces of Belarus in their struggle for the freedom and independence of the country

  • Oct 5
  • 2 min read
Pavel Latushka with Benjamin Roehrig, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Continental Europe of the French MFA. Photo: NAM Media.
Pavel Latushka with Benjamin Roehrig, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Continental Europe of the French MFA. Photo: NAM Media.

As part of a working visit to Paris, Pavel Latushka, Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management (NAM), held meetings with Benjamin Roehrig, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Continental Europe of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Élisabeth Berdens, Deputy Director for Eastern Europe and Russia at the French MFA.

The meetings were also attended by Uladzimir Astapenka, Representative of the United Transitional Cabinet for International and European Cooperation.

The main topics of the meetings included:

  • the possible role of France in ensuring accountability of representatives of the Lukashenka regime for crimes committed against the Belarusian people;

  • France’s support for the release of political prisoners in Belarus;

  • issues related to the legalization of Belarusians residing in France;

  • further strengthening of sanctions pressure on the Lukashenka regime for its support of Russian aggression against Ukraine;

  • cooperation with the Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus within the OSCE and the potential implementation of joint initiatives.

During the meetings, Pavel Latushka also informed the French side about the growing persecution abroad of representatives of Belarusian democratic institutions and activists by the Lukashenka regime.

The representatives of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed their steadfast support for the democratic forces of Belarus in their struggle for freedom and independence. The constructive nature of the talks allows both sides to look forward to continued cooperation and further assistance from France.

Pavel Latushka and Uladzimir Astapenka will take part in the third meeting of the Alliance of Parliamentary Groups "For Democratic Belarus", organized by the National Assembly of France, which is being held on 6–7 October in Paris.


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