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Mr President, Commissioners, ladies and gentlemen, these elections certainly mark an important moment in Zimbabwe’s national political life. They also augur extremely well for the European Union’s future cooperation with that country. There are many things that now seem possible or, in any event, easier, between us. The report drawn up by the mission led by Mr Schori, the thoroughness of whose work I must emphasis once again, as did Commissioners Patten and Nielsen, provides us with a perfectly clear and impartial analysis of the way in which Zimbabwe’s legislative elections were held.
The electoral situation was particularly tense, not to say violent. I am convinced that the Union was right, profoundly right, to send this mission, a long time in advance, in order to bring an element of calm to this campaign. The benefit of this mission in this regard, as in many others, is undeniable. The mission must continue its work on the ground, as Mr Schori requested.
The Council Presidency is delighted at the generally smooth running of these elections, even if, here and there, the voting conditions might have left us rather perplexed and the mission’s conclusions on this matter are extremely enlightening.
It is now time to forge ahead in conjunction with Zimbabwe. The Council Presidency fully supports the Commission’s analysis of the need to cooperate with Zimbabwe. Numerous areas in which we can work have opened up, and they deserve our full involvement. Amongst these are the strengthening of democracy, poverty reduction, and the fight against Aids. It is crucial that European aid has a direct bearing on the economic and social problems that are besetting the people of Zimbabwe. Community funds must now be released, as Commissioner Nielsen suggested.
For its part, the Government of Zimbabwe must also move forward and fulfil its commitments to land reform, to respect for court judgements and to economic transparency. I am convinced that this process needs to ensure the stabilisation of the country and also its democratic involvement in regional integration. This is why the Council Presidency, and you can be sure of this, ladies and gentlemen, will commit itself to achieving this aim with the same determination as the European Parliament and the Commission."@en1
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