Lithuanian International Minister Kęstutis Budrys is looking for a world response to the presidential "elections" in Belarus scheduled for subsequent yr.

Supply: The Lithuanian minister's assertion was quoted by LRT, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Budrys made the assertion the day earlier than after assembly with Belarusian opposition chief Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

He emphasised the necessity for a powerful worldwide response to the "occasion organised by the regime to re-elect Alexander Lukashenko".

The minister additionally referred to as for the continuation of the sanctions coverage and elevated assist for the democratic forces in Belarus.

"Lithuania’s nationwide safety curiosity is a democratic and peaceable neighbouring Belarus, which is why the nineteenth authorities of Lithuania will proceed to assist the democratic forces of Belarus," he stated.

Budrys famous that Lithuania raised the problem of Belarus on the EU International Affairs Council in Brussels this month and plans to take action once more in January.

"We’ve got to talk out loud about what is occurring in Belarus: the Lukashenko regime’s unabated repression of the Belarusian folks, continued assist for Russia’s army aggression in opposition to Ukraine, and partnerships with China, Iran, and North Korea," he stated.

Background: Just lately, the Lithuanian authorities proposed to the Seimas (Lithuanian parliament) to increase the nationwide sanctions imposed on Russian and Belarusian residents for one more yr.

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