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"Ladies and gentlemen, I voted for adoption of the resolution on evaluation of the EU-Belarus dialogue. I am glad that as well as a general evaluation of the political scene, the resolution speaks about specific expectations with respect to the Belarusian authorities. Dialogue is not, of course, conducted just for the sake of dialogue. It should lead to an improvement of the situation in those situations which, for various reasons, require improvement. No-one is under any illusion that the situation in Belarus is ideal. We expect, therefore, a review of the decisions made in the case of the conscription of the young activists Franak Viačorka, Ivan Šyla and Zmiter Fedaruk. They must not be held as ‘hostages’ by the authorities. Franak Viačorka is the son of a well-known opposition activist. Conscription should not be used as an instrument to conduct politics. We also call for recognition of the authorities of the Union of Poles in Belarus and its Chairwoman, Angelika Borys, who were elected on 15 March 2009. We would like the Belarusian authorities to order a review of the sentences passed on 11 participants in a demonstration which took place in January 2008. These are very specific examples which would allow the Belarusian authorities to show goodwill and a desire to conduct real dialogue. I hope that Belarus will take this opportunity. It will be beneficial for Belarus itself, for Belarusians, for the European Union and for relations between Belarus and Europe. Thank you."@en1

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