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". – Mr President, I would like to conclude with two short remarks on elephants and toothfish. First, I would like to reassure you that the Commission remains opposed to any measures that could increase the illegal killing of elephants. I have already stated that we are opposed to the resumption of the commercial ivory trade until it can be demonstrated that this will not lead to an increase in poaching.
At the same time, I acknowledge the excellent record of a number of southern African countries in managing their elephant populations. It is easy to understand why these countries sometimes feel they are penalised rather than rewarded for their efforts. If their concerns are not addressed, there is a real risk that these countries will be unable to maintain popular support for elephant conservation or for CITES in general. We should avoid measures such as the proposed stricter classification for elephants in CITES which will only serve to polarise the debate, without achieving any real additional protection for these animals.
On toothfish, we must respect the competence of CAMLAR and other fisheries organisations, at the same time taking a constructive approach to any proposals that might achieve better protection for commercial fish species. Accordingly, if CITES listing can strengthen and complement CAMLAR's current management of toothfish you may rest assured that it will have my support and that of the Commission."@en1
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