Slovak FM Lobbies for UN Security Council Seat, Meets Belarus

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár used the UN General Assembly to campaign for a non-permanent Security Council seat, holding talks with partners from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East on security and trade. He also met with Belarus, a notable engagement given EU sanctions on Minsk. The bid signals Slovakia's push for greater international influence, though its alignment with Belarus may raise concerns among Western allies.