Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-01-15-Speech-3-181"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-01-15"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EC-Lebanon2
dcterms:Language	"it"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030115.10.3-181"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-01-15-Speech-3-1822
lpv:speaker	lp:Luisa Morgantini2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Partito della rifondazione comunista (1999-07-20--2004-04-28)3 chair; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Development and Cooperation (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; 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 member; EUL/NGL (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, there is no doubt that the EU-Lebanon Association Agreement goes beyond relations with the Lebanese Government and takes on an extraordinary importance within the network of relations based on dialogue and cooperation in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, especially at times like these when the threat of war looms so large and risks undermining the development of cooperation between our peoples and harming the still vulnerable Lebanese Government. There have been many years of war with Syria but also with Israel, with external interference and invasions, which have not yet been definitively settled; also a civil war which has devastated social and family relationships, though the International Community’s neglect has done damage too. Lebanon’s rebirth could lie in that strength which previously was its weakness: the intertwining of cultures and religions, rooted in the country but different from each other. The Lebanese Government should be acknowledged for having managed to maintain a balance between the parties and for wishing to rebuild a sovereign country in a difficult democratic process, because there are still clear violations of freedom of expression, human rights, social inequality and corruption. In particular, I am referring to the situation of the Palestinian refugees, who have been prohibited by law from having any opportunity to work, for healthcare or for travel and it is hypocritical of the Lebanese to assert that this is because the refugees have to return to Palestine. In this connection, when developing relations and projects with Lebanon, we have to persevere and find means to ensure compliance with the agreements and commitments which are made, even if the example of the EU-Israel Agreement and Israel’s blatant violation of Article 2, certainly do not provide a guarantee that this will be respected. I nevertheless consider it extremely important for this step to be taken, in the clear and certain knowledge that it is essential to help rebuild this country; but it is essential that this country is rebuilt on the clear basis of freedom of expression and human rights."@en1

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