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"Europe needs stable Eastern borders, and it must be highlighted that on one important point we are in agreement with Russia: we do not want Russia to join the EU and nor does Russia want to join.
On the other hand, economic relations between Russia and numerous EU Member States are increasingly important when it comes to energy, on which there need to be stable agreements and of which there needs to be a properly negotiated supply. There must also be negotiations to reach clear solutions on Russian investment in the EU. Companies from the Member States are making serious inroads into the sources of Russian energy supplies.
EU support for better balanced relations with Russia must be maintained. This must encompass not only external trade but also recasting European cooperation programmes such as the TACIS programme (technical assistance to CIS countries). Russia has financial, economic and human resources. Without wishing to preach to our partner from the East, which does not have extensive experience of political pluralism, strengthening trade with Russia can play a very positive role.
The report before us makes a significant contribution to the debate on business and economic relations with Russia. We know that strengthening these relations will foster better mutual knowledge and can help break down social and regional inequality, especially when those relations are accompanied by frank and far-reaching dialogue.
I also believe that accession to the WTO will lead to deeper economic integration between the EU and Russia. It is also necessary to foster a climate that is conducive to investment in Russia and to encourage the Russian Federation to ensure that their workers enjoy decent working conditions and trade union rights. Furthermore, it is necessary, of course, not only to support, but also to contribute towards, improvements to Russian law, in order to ensure that the law on protecting intellectual, commercial and industrial property rights is enforced.
I should like to conclude by saying that all contact with Russia can and must contribute, too, towards freedom of movement and expression and towards respect for national minorities throughout the Federation. Good friends do good business."@en1
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