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"In the last seven months, Lithuanian trade has come back from the brink. According to information from Eurostat, Lithuanian exports in the first half of 2011 reached EU 9.7 billion, and grew by 41% compared to the first half of 2010 (EUR 6.8 billion). Our imports also grew by 42% to EUR 11 billion. However, perfection knows no bounds. Lithuania needs a new ambitious EU trade policy in order to make best possible use of its trade potential. I agree with the rapporteur that the Commission’s communication on ‘Trade, Growth and World Affairs’ fails to present a forward-looking trade policy. It recognises that our prosperity and growth depend on a functioning international trade system, but only proposes policy guidelines for the next few months, rather than a long-term strategy for the EU, even though we are being confronted with the challenges of a rapidly changing world economy and a dramatic shift in the economic balance of power. I believe that the EU should pay more attention to the human rights of its trading partners. Respect for human rights and democratic principles must be fundamental elements of EU trade policy. This is not negotiable."@en1
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