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"Thank you, Mr President. Ladies and gentlemen, from my point of view, the agreement on the facilitation of the visa process with Russia is, despite all the comments and reservations that have been expressed, a step forward. It demonstrates that it is possible for the European Union and Russia to reach a compromise even on complex issues.
Furthermore, let us answer the following question: do we want to make it easier, quicker and cheaper for students, scientists, businesspeople and family members to have access to visas? I believe the answer is yes. Otherwise, access will be selective, something that we in the Czech Republic know all about in our relations with the EU. For example, the process of joining Schengen was slow and fraught with difficulties.
Naturally, as someone who has spent many years in Russia and as a member of the Delegation for relations with Russia, I am well aware of the complications regarding visas and I therefore believe that simplifying at least part of the visa process is better than nothing. Thank you."@en1
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