Deputy Chair of the PA BiH Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Obren Petrović, participated in the 106th PA NATO Rose Roth seminar in Warsaw

106th Rose Roth seminar of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PANATO) concluded today its work in Warsaw, attended by Obren Petrović, Deputy Chair of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina (PA BiH) Delegation to PA NATO.

On the second day of the seminar, participants discussed Belarus and the resilience of its civil society. Security challenges faced by NATO in relation to Belarus were highlighted.

The discussion called for greater support and assistance in developing democracy and conducting strategic negotiations on Belarus's transitional path, aiming to halt what was described as the autocratic regime in the country, supported by Russia.

The seminar also addressed the Baltic Sea region, emphasizing its geographical and strategic significance, and the need for increased efforts to ensure the security of the Baltic area following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The importance of Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO was underscored, with an assessment that this has strengthened security and deterrence policies against Russia in the Baltic Sea region.

The seminar concluded with a discussion on "Confronting Autocracy." Threats to democracy were presented, the need for strengthening democratic resilience was emphasized, and the roles of civil society, media, and mass movements in defending democracy were highlighted. (end)