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"Mr President, Minister, Commissioner Lamy, it is my pleasure to be able to state on behalf of the Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats that the major Parliamentary Groups have found it very easy to reach agreement on the joint statement which we will decide on tomorrow following this discussion. This shows that on certain major questions a general view predominates over party lines.
We have not seen much of Commissioner Pascal Lamy over the past few months, and for once I can say that we are glad about this. He had energetically and skilfully shuttled all over the world trying to create a basis for a new WTO negotiation round; on which a decision needs to be taken in Doha in mid-November. In the midst of all this, however, Commissioner Lamy has found time to do a good and adequate job of briefing the Parliamentary delegation that is leaving for Doha. We must thank him for this also; of course I was not to know that his message is so explosive that a fire drill would have to be arranged during it.
My group fully supports the negotiation line that the Council had already decided for the Seattle conference. The new negotiation round to develop the liberalisation of world trade and rules of the game must treat matters on a broad basis so that we can strengthen sustainable economic growth; reinforce, develop and renew a trading system based on global rules; and ensure that its benefits are shared out equitably. We are also happy with the idea that the meeting will be held in Qatar. Now, if ever, it must be shown that we cannot be intimidated by terrorism; instead, we shall continue – on the 'business as usual' principle – with our policies of international cooperation for the sake of freer and fairer trade. This must also work towards a better environment, social development, the reduction of poverty, and human rights.
There are some who would like to eliminate free trade, abolish the WTO and return to bilaterally regulated trade. This road, ladies and gentlemen, would be a road to protectionism, and then on to trade wars and also, subsequently, to possible armed conflicts. It would be a road which would make all enemies of freedom, democracy, the State under the rule of law, social development and human rights nod with satisfaction.
I would like to thank all my colleagues who have worked so hard in order to bring about a Parliamentary meeting in connection with the Doha meeting. I would like to mention by name my colleagues Erika Mann and Konrad Schwaiger. We have heard today that there is still uncertainty about the mission from the United States Congress. We must indeed hope that at least as strong a delegation arrives from the United States Congress as from here; without them we will be a bit one-sided. I believe that during the next few years we can develop Parliamentary monitoring of world trade; this is important in order to open up to citizens the work of an organisation such as the WTO and, through this, to seeking approval of the activity falling within its sphere."@en1
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