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"Mr President, I congratulate both rapporteurs on their excellent resolution, which reflects an awareness of the need to develop a strategic partnership with Japan. Currently this is the most important trade negotiation that the European Union has been involved in to date.
I share the conviction that a free trade agreement will contribute to strengthening the economic growth of both partners, as well as to improving the balance of trade between the European Union and Japan. Trade liberalisation remains the most appropriate method of stimulating the economy.
The possible short-term turbulence brought about by liberalisation should be viewed from the angle of the long-term positive effects of the agreement.
I support the clarity and decisiveness of the resolution regarding the elimination of non-tariff barriers, including in the area of public procurement, and regarding proposals for the sequence of essential actions, monitoring and the timetable. These proposals will only enhance the credibility of the entire project.
I anticipate that this report will help generate the proper atmosphere to give the Council a green light to start negotiations soon. I view the free trade agreement as an important step towards a more comprehensive economic and political partnership between the European Union and Japan."@en1
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