Fico Meets Belarusian Opposition Leader Tsikhanouskaya in Yeravan

Yerevan, 5 May (TASR) - Slovak Premier Robert Fico has met Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, Armenia, TASR has reported based on a post made by Tsikhanouskaya on the Telegram social network on Monday (4 May). According to the post, Fico and Tsikhanouskaya discussed the importance of joint European support for Belarus and Ukraine, as well as the possibilities for further cooperation between Slovakia and democratic forces. They also spoke about Belarus in the context of Ukraine, with Tsikhanouskaya planning to visit Kiev as well. "Joint European support for Belarus and Ukraine is particularly important today. It is in the common European interest to maintain unity, strengthen support, and develop cooperation. A democratic Belarus is ready to be a reliable partner and ally in these matters," wrote Tsikhanouskaya. ko