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"I would like to thank you for the discussion and particularly for the political emphasis and for the commitment shown by individual MEPs and the European Parliament in expressing adherence to the values and principles that underpin not only the European society, but also any free civilisation wishing to secure progress, human dignity and all life’s necessities. I firmly believe that through this approach we are placing ourselves not only on the right side, but also on the winning side, the side of gradual change.
It is clear that a very different situation pertains in the three countries that have been discussed in detail. We must not forget, however, that this situation is the product of a tragic history. The developments of the last few decades clearly show that the situation has substantially improved, although it is still far from satisfactory. Against this background, the European Commission, together with the Presidency and the Council, will continue to engage in constructive dialogue and apply political pressure for the democratisation in these three South-East Asian countries.
I would like to respond to the question on the provision of information and reports. The Commission is prepared to make available the details of discussions held by the EU joint working group on these countries, and I firmly believe that the drafting and/or approving the clause on human rights and democracy in our cooperation agreements will also make an important contribution to these principles and values in international relations.
I would like to put forward one example that is important from the perspective of people to people communication. Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the opening of the second meeting of EU and ASEAN university rectors held in Leuven near Brussels. It was a truly inspiring event that included a discussion on how to create the conditions for improving not only the dialogue but also the environment for freedom and democracy in these countries. Through continuing such relations, for example by inviting students from these countries onto programmes and projects such as Erasmus Mundus, I firmly believe that we may help to bring about better conditions in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia."@en1
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