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Mr President, the Commission is generally aware of the situation of the Finno-Ugric indigenous populations such as the Maris. We also know about the problems raised by certain Members of the European Parliament in connection with the treatment of Maris – the problems aired again here today – and, specifically, as regards the Mari language in schools, the obstruction of the media and the recent presidential elections in December 2004.
The Commission considers that common values, including respect for human rights, are the cornerstone of its relations with Russia. During the EU/Russia summit in The Hague in November 2004, Presidents Putin and Barroso agreed to hold regular consultations between the European Union and Russia on human and minority rights and fundamental freedoms.
The Commission's objective is to use these consultations to strengthen the open and constructive dialogue with Russia on all related matters.
A first round of these consultations was held on 1 May 2005 in Luxembourg. During this meeting, certain matters were examined, including the human rights situation, the rights of people who belong to minorities and fundamental freedoms in the Russian Federation and the European Union.
We are also engaging in a constructive exchange of information about matters relating to cooperation on human rights in international fora, especially in the UN Commission on Human Rights, the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
The Commission considers that these consultations with Russia provide an appropriate framework for more detailed talks with the Russian authorities about the situation of the Maris.
For this, however, more information will be needed and, consequently, information and analyses by Members of Parliament are welcome.
Finally, I should like to inform you that the next round of consultations with Russia on human rights, the rights of people who belong to minorities and fundamental freedoms will probably be held in the second half of 2005 under the United Kingdom Presidency."@en1
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