Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-09-25-Speech-2-263"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-09-25"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Negotiations on an Interregional Association Agreement with Mercosur and the new bilateral strategic partnership with Brazil (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"mt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20070925.31.2-263"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-09-25-Speech-2-2642
lpv:speaker	lp:David Casa2
lpv:spokenAs	member; ECON (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Partit Nazzjonalista (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; PECH (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; ENVI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Temporary Committee on Climate Change (2007-05-10--2009-02-04)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2007-05-23--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, we have before us today an agreement that reaffirms and consolidates the important role of the European Union in the global political sphere – a role to which we should attach great importance because it is part of the success of this union of states. This agreement emphasises the strengthening of the relationship not only with our neighbouring countries, but also with countries from other continents, especially countries that are home to thousands of millions of people of European origin such as those of Latin America and Central America. It is in the interest of both sides that these relations continue to be strengthened by means of dialogue and the exchange of ideas. However, we have to ensure that democracy in the countries that benefit from any assistance that we give is safeguarded. We should also ensure that all assistance, both direct and indirect, is targeted at reducing poverty, increasing equality and, last but not least, reducing the imbalance between the two regions of the world. This should always be within the bounds of transparency and accountability. Protection of freedom of expression and of fundamental rights should also be a priority in all negotiations. Whilst the European Union should provide assistance to each country in particular periods, but requires special help, we must ensure that this is done within a structured framework so that no one is left behind and so that wealth is distributed fairly. As Members of this Parliament we must as far as possible promote relations between the European Union and Mercosur and determine how to strengthen any weak points so that in these relations we can ensure efficacy and success as far as possible. With new challenges such as climate change being given increasing importance on our agenda, we should view these relations as the beginning of a strategic partnership that leads to an environmental dimension and sustainable development that produce reciprocal wealth."@en1

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