"This is no longer just a question of democracy and human rights." Re-elected KR speaker calls for national dialogue

Artsiom Brukhan. Photo: Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

First of all, I want to thank the members of the Coordination Council for the trust and support shown to me during my election as Speaker. For me, this is a great honor and at the same time a great responsibility.

I am convinced that today the Coordination Council is entering a period when its role can again become especially important for the future of Belarus. We live in a time of serious challenges and high uncertainty. War continues near our borders, international tensions are rising, and Belarus remains in a situation of deep internal political crisis.

The events of recent days show that the risks to the security and independence of our country remain and may increase. In these conditions, it is especially important to do everything possible so that Belarus is not drawn into further military escalation and retains the ability to independently determine its future.

In my opinion, the issue of national dialogue today extends far beyond political disagreements. This is no longer just a question of democracy, human rights, or overcoming the internal crisis. This is a question of peace, security, and the preservation of Belarusian statehood.

When society is divided and political conflict remains unresolved, Belarus becomes more vulnerable to external challenges and threats. Conversely, the search for understanding between representatives of the functional government, democratic forces, and society is capable of strengthening the country's internal stability, its sovereignty, and its ability to defend its own national interests.

That is why I consider it necessary to initiate a substantive discussion within the Coordination Council on initiatives aimed at launching a national dialogue and finding peaceful ways out of the political crisis.

Belarus needs its own agenda for peace, responsibility, and national reconciliation. We cannot influence decisions made outside our country, but we can do everything possible to ensure that the fate of Belarus is determined by Belarusians themselves.

Today, the Coordination Council is capable of playing an important role in consolidating society around key values — independence, peace, and Belarus's right to its own path of development.

I call on the members of the Coordination Council to start discussing relevant initiatives and jointly seek solutions that will help preserve peace in Belarus, strengthen its independence, and create conditions for national dialogue.

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