{"id":115615,"date":"2024-11-27T12:28:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T09:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pozirk.online\/en\/news\/115615\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:05:06","slug":"belarus-opposition-canada-launch-strategic-consultations","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/pozirk.online\/en\/news\/115615\/","title":{"rendered":"Belarus’ opposition, Canada launch strategic consultations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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November 27, Pozirk<\/em>.<\/strong> The first round of strategic consultations between Canada and Belarusian opposition yesterday in Ottawa focused on accountability for Alaksandar \u0141uka\u0161enka and his officials, opposition politician Franak Via\u010dorka told Pozirk<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sides also discussed support to Belarusian independent media, the upcoming presidential election in Belarus as well as political and military developments in Eastern Europe, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants included Belarusian opposition leader \u015aviat\u0142ana Cichano\u016dskaja, her team, members of the Warsaw-based National Anti-Crisis Management, Canadian government and foreign ministry officials and Catherine Godin, Canada’s ambassador in Warsaw in charge of relations with Belarus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are opening a new chapter in the Belarusian-Canadian relationship,\u201d Cichano\u016dskaja said in her opening address. “Though 4,000 miles divide our countries, we are united by the same values and goals: the desire to live in peace and freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe strategic consultations we are launching today will strengthen our cooperation, bolster support for independent media, hold \u0141uka\u0161enka\u2019s regime accountable and make sanctions more effective. Canada\u2019s voice in these efforts is crucial,\u201d the politician stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada may also \u201cplay a vital role\u201d in Belarus\u2019 democratic transition by helping it draft reforms, write a new Constitution, prepare future leaders and guide reconciliation, she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultations with Canada are based on the strategic dialogue of the Belarusian pro-democracy forces with the United States, launched one year ago in Washington and scheduled to continue next month in Vilnius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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