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"Mr President, one of the most efficient ways of implementing community policies is to strengthen the cohesion between regions with different levels of development. This is something we must do to achieve the most important objectives of the Lisbon Strategy, such as increased competitiveness, more jobs, a strengthening of social cohesion, togetherness and solidarity as well as securing sustainable development. Cooperation and cohesion between regions contribute to stronger integration; they create the foundation of sustainable development in each region and facilitate the universal use of best practices. They enable the regions to cooperate in various ways within the framework of regional cooperation across borders, between states or larger geographical entities.
Exploiting heterogeneity and the national, regional or local opportunities may increase our workload, but if we consider the task on a European scale, it promises more substantial results and larger benefits, and it is definitely worth the effort. The government must also take part in the national, regional and local cooperation. Dialogue, the exchange of opinions and a lively relationship between the three levels of nation, community and region are essential prerequisites to cooperation, as are the public and private sectors. Development strategies are built on good partnerships that involve consultation, active participation by all partners, combined efforts with the relevant authorities, social partners and the organisations of the civil society including non-governmental organisations.
Regional cohesion implies equal treatment of the various European regions, while not losing sight of their individual geographic and demographic characteristics. Its fundamental objective is to raise the standard of living which in turn is a precursor to the equal treatment of citizens. The economic and social convergence of the regions helps the cause of gender equality in all areas and at all levels. To get there, we have to initiate dedicated programmes and fight all forms of discrimination."@en1
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