Amidst a momentous ceremony at the European Parliament Office in Valletta today, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, affixed their signatures to a Letter of Intent.
This act symbolises the Parliament’s unwavering commitment to bolster cooperation with the democratic forces of Belarus, a commitment that resonates with the gravity of the situation.
President Metsola underscored the mutual support between the European Parliament and the democratic forces of Belarus, stating, “This is a powerful testament to our commitment to strengthen ties and to stand in solidarity with the democratic forces and civil society of Belarus in their quest for a free, independent, and democratic nation.”
President Metsola and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya engaged in a fruitful bilateral meeting, where they delved into the pressing need for the democratic world to unite and support the democratic forces in Belarus.
“Belarus will not become the forgotten corner of Europe,” said President Metsola.
“Stronger together. We know the huge sacrifices made by the democratic forces in Belarus for freedom. With today’s Letter of Intent, we are strengthening our ties and boosting our practical support,” posted on X the President of the European Parliament.
In her comments, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked the President and the Members of the European Parliament for providing practical and tailored support to the Belarusian democratic forces and civil society.
“Today is an important historical day. The democratic forces of #Belarus formalized relations with @Europarl_EN and signed a letter of intent on cooperation. I want to thank all MEPs and especially @EP_President
Roberta Metsola for this strong and unprecedented step,” wrote on X the Belarusian leader.
“Dear Roberta, your unwavering courage and resolute leadership inspire me every day. I deeply respect your commitment to upholding European values and cherish our friendship immensely. We will work with the European Parliament to free political prisoners, hold the regime accountable, and help independent media and civil society. Together, we will solve the migration issues of Belarusians who are in the & cannot return home. Together, we will counter Russian aggression & strengthen Belarusian society and our national identity. This agreement is a recognition of the courage and heroism of all Belarusians who are fighting for democratic changes in our country. Belarus will definitely be a free, independent, European state. Long Live Europe! Long live Belarus!”, emphasised Tsikhanouskaya.
Both leaders called for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Belarus.
