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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-11-20"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:General election in Pakistan2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20021120.6.3-250"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-11-20-Speech-3-2512
lpv:speaker	lp:Maria Carrilho2
lpv:spokenAs	member; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 chair; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Development and Cooperation (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Partido Socialista (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, I should like to get straight to the point: although today’s discussion should remain focused on the issue of the recent elections in Pakistan, it is clearly a time to assess the entire process of transition to democracy in that major south Asian country. It is also clear that, now more than ever, international relations at various levels, including the economic and commercial levels, must involve honouring commitments that have been given and the careful management of expectations. We all welcomed the support given by the President of Pakistan to the fight against terrorism, which has helped to soften an extremely negative image created by the military coup that removed the elected government led by Nawaz Sharif. We also know that it is impossible to speak of consolidated democracy whilst the military is interfering in the political arena; but we also know from various examples in southern European and Latin American countries, that it is possible to start a process of transition to democracy by making a pact with civilian political representatives, provided that the various phases and arrangements agreed on are respected. It is precisely the respect for these requirements that, in the period of transition to democracy, provides the necessary if insufficient legitimacy for the military to continue in some political role. This is precisely where our main concerns lie. In August 2001, the Pakistani president announced the road map for democracy, which included the elections due to take place on 10 October. This was an historic moment. In the end, however, we are sorry to say that this opportunity was largely wasted. We do not wish to issue any kind of judgment on the process of transition to democracy in Pakistan but we can say that this a poor way of promoting it and we hope that the elected members will have the clear-mindedness, the political ability and the courage necessary to lead a new phase of genuine transition to a democratic political power."@en1

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