Press Secretary A.Glaz answers the question of the News Agency “RIA Novosti” about the nomination of Belarus as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council

RIA Novosti: Belarus is running for a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. But now there are rumors that the EU and Western countries are doing everything possible to disrupt the election of the Belarusian side. Can you comment on this? 

A.Glaz: As you might know, since 2007 Belarus has been the only candidate from the Eastern European regional group for the non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2024-2025. Elections are due in 2023.

As a rule, members of our group file nominations in rotation, in advance. We have such a gentlemanly approach. Therefore the nominations have been scheduled until 2051.

We are working as planned, in accordance with the nomination campaign strategy. If elected to the UN Security Council, Belarus will focus on the idea of launching a broad international dialogue to restore trust and strengthen security.

At the same time, we, of course, know that in the current situation, the West may nominate a spoiler candidate specifically to disrupt the course of the election campaign. In this case everybody will understand that this candidate is not an independent player, especially given such a short notice. This will be a puppet candidate to challenge Belarus, which will rely on the strong support of Western countries in its campaign. 

For the majority of UN member states, it’s an obvious situation that will create a clearly politicized precedent.
 

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