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"The lack of security prevalent in the three South Caucasus countries, which is undermining their economic development and ‘take-off’, combined with the threat to Europe represented by the instability of those countries, and which was confirmed during the recent general elections in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, means that we need to step up cooperation between the European Union and this region. The atmosphere of political distrust, democratic deficit, widespread poverty and rise in corruption are in fact making the situation in each of these countries more dangerous.
If we add to this internal situation the ever-increasing competition between these countries' neighbours and the great powers for more influence in this strategically sensitive crossroads between Europe and Asia, between civilisations, religions and ethnic groups, we can see the need for international support with a view to stimulating progress towards democracy, human rights, peace, economic development and social justice. There is accordingly a justification for the European Union taking more consistent action, a common strategy perhaps. This is also justified by the strong interdependence between these three countries, Russia and the other countries around the Caspian Sea. The possibility of these countries joining the European Union at some point in the future, which is mentioned by the rapporteur, gives me some cause for concern."@en1
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