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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2006-10-25"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Moldova (Transnistria), Georgia (South Ossetia) (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"et"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20061025.23.3-246"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2006-10-25-Speech-3-2472
lpv:speaker	lp:Marianne Mikko2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2004-09-22--2009-07-13)3 chair; Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-21--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 substitute; EMPL (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; CULT (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"Ladies and gentlemen, the Transnistria question is largely a question of the European Union’s relations with Russia. The problem is in stalemate, but it is in Russia’s power to solve it, but if it is to do so, it must implement the promise it made at the OSCE Istanbul summit in 1999; that is, to withdraw its troops from Moldovan territory. This is something it should have done as long ago as 2002. Good friends must be bold and forthright. In Russia such friends are valued. We here have been fearful and have beaten around the bush. Thus, as of 1 January we will acquire a serious source of instability right beside the European Union. I would like to reiterate three facts about Transnistria. First of all, the Transnistrian regime does not seek independence, but rather union with Russia, which lies 800 km away. The region has belonged to Moldova and Ukraine, but never to Russia. Secondly, the inhabitants of Transnistria are not a uniform ethnic group. Most of them are Moldovans, making up 40 percent of the population, with Ukrainians at nearly 28 percent, and the Russian ethnic group occupying third place. Third, the inhabitants of Transnistria would certainly enjoy more democracy and freedom under the government in Chisinau than they do at present. Chisinau has never persecuted the non-Moldovan population of Transnistria. Russia will take no action without pressure from us. We should not be afraid of exerting pressure. And our relations with Russia should be a two-way street that is mutually beneficial for both sides. We may need Russian energy, but Russia needs favours from us too, not to mention our European market. It is time to remind Russia of what we have given, and to demand favours in return. Finally, the 5+2 negotiations must continue at all costs. We have a good resolution, so let us adopt it."@en1

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