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Mr President, I have some very brief remarks on some of the points raised in this debate. On the issue of a peace-keeping force – mentioned so eloquently by Mr Poettering and also, in a different context, by Mr Cohn-Bendit and others – we support anything that bears the prospect of hope. However, it is clear that both parties need to agree. Unfortunately, we do not see this happening for a number of reasons: the Israelis mistrust of international involvement, the impossibility of separating parties as a result of settlements and the lack of a guarantee that the international force will not be drawn into conflict.
On the Syria Association Agreement referred to by Mr Belder, the agreement will help draw Syria into a more constructive engagement and will give us an opportunity to discuss the issues of mutual concern. It is clear that all countries must actively comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1373. The Association Agreement will include a clause on cooperation against terrorism.
On the issue mentioned by Mrs Vachetta and others of the sanctions against Israel, I am afraid to say that economic sanctions have a rather bad track record of success. They simply do not work. What works is engagement and dialogue. The Association Agreement with Israel provides for exactly that. That political dialogue allows us to raise all issues of concern. We believe that suspending the agreement would deprive us of this opportunity.
Mr Von Wogau referred to the ring of friends. Our policy is one of openness and inclusiveness This is not a political condition, but it is clear that the ongoing conflict will not allow our partners to reap the benefits of our new initiative.
Finally, Mr Howitt mentioned the situation of the EU programmes on the ground. Given the circumstances on the ground it has indeed become very difficult and rather costly to deliver our assistance, particularly as regards infrastructure projects and humanitarian aid. We are more successful in keeping our software projects going, particularly as far as institution-building and reform are concerned.
I should like to express the Commission's appreciation for this highly interesting debate."@en1
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