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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-10-26"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Situation in Azerbaijan before the elections2
dcterms:Language	"cs"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20051026.21.3-319"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-10-26-Speech-3-3202
lpv:speaker	lp:Libor Rouček2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; BUDG (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 unknown; Česká strana sociálně demokratická (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; AFET (2004-07-21--2006-11-12)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with Iran (2004-10-13--2007-03-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, Azerbaijan has strong historical, cultural and economic ties with Europe, and it also has strong European ambitions. I was able to see this for myself during a recent visit to the country, both from conversations with ordinary people on the street and during talks with political actors. This was one of the reasons why I welcomed the European Council’s decision of June last year to include Azerbaijan, together with Armenia and Georgia, in the European Neighbourhood Policy. It is my belief that this policy provides an appropriate framework for the development of mutual and multilateral relations, and for the fulfilment of both Europe’s and Azerbaijan’s ambitions. If this mutual partnership is to develop and become stronger, certain common values must also be shared, such as respect for human rights, civil liberties, democracy and the rule of law. Elections are an important measure of respect for these values in any country. I should therefore like to take this opportunity to call on the Azerbaijani authorities to comply with basic electoral principles during the forthcoming parliamentary elections. These principles include the freedom of association and the freedom of speech, both for government and opposition candidates. The authorities must also ensure that the elections are conducted in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. As previous speakers have already mentioned, we are receiving mixed signals in the run-up to these elections. On the one hand, it is apparent that some progress has been made since the last elections; there are more candidates in general, for example, and also more from independent opposition parties. On the other hand, however, repressive measures are still being imposed, and the opposition still suffers oppression. It is my belief that the way in which these elections are conducted will also have an impact on our future actions. By this I mean that if we are able to ascertain that certain procedures are followed during these elections – and I myself will be a member of the observation mission – then this will have a positive impact on our work on the proposed Action Plan. If we are left with an overwhelmingly negative impression, then this will have a corresponding effect on our work."@en1

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