Text size

PM Borissov on Belarus: Change in the country must come from within

published on 8/19/20 7:03 PM

Photo: EPA/BGNES

Bulgaria supports a comprehensive review of the European Union's relations with Belarus, but change in the country must come from its citizens, not from outside. This was said by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov during the extraordinary meeting of the European Council, which was held via video conference.

According to him, the introduction of sanctions against Belarus should be aimed at those responsible for undemocratic approaches, and not at the citizens who are going through many difficulties in this period of crisis. Borissov stressed that the use of violence against peaceful protesters was unacceptable, the government's press service reports.

"We continue to monitor with concern the situation in Belarus after the presidential elections held on August 9," Borissov added.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News Belarus Boyko Borissov European Council

More from category

Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova

European Commissioner Iliana Ivanova: Frequent elections are not a good sign

"It is important for us to stand firm and instill confidence in our European partners, and this frequent change of governments, frequent elections, does not send a good signal", Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth..

published on 7/12/24 11:23 AM

President Radev to hand the second governing-forming mandate next week

President Rumen Radev is to hand the second governing-forming mandate next week. ''I expect We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB) to clearly state whether they will be an opposition or will seek support for forming a government'',..

published on 7/12/24 10:16 AM

Caretaker Premier Glavchev: It is important for Bulgaria to have a regular government

Caretaker Premier Dimitar Glavchev said from Washington that he did not know why the president had not yet announced a date for handing over the second exploratory mandate to form a government. "Surely, President Rumen Radev has some considerations..

published on 7/12/24 8:48 AM