Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-01-16-Speech-3-469"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-01-16"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:A more effective EU policy for the South Caucasus - A Black Sea Regional Policy Approach (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"ro"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080116.19.3-469"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-01-16-Speech-3-4702
lpv:speaker	lp:Marian-Jean Marinescu2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe (2007-12-10--2008-11-16)3 member; TRAN (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 member; Temporary Committee on Climate Change (2007-12-10--2009-02-04)3 vice-chair; EPP-ED (2008-01-08--2009-07-13)3 substitute; LIBE (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Armenia, EU-Azerbaijan and EU-Georgia Parliamentary Cooperation Committees (2007-12-10--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Partidul Democrat (2007-12-10--2008-04-07)3
lpv:translated text	"The essence of the European neighbourhood policy is cooperation based on a set of common values and concerns which the Union shares with the countries involved in this policy. It is necessary to strengthen a stable neighbourhood area, which would have a positive influence on the Union’s internal security and would be a prerequisite for the economic prosperity and development of the countries concerned. The countries in South Caucasus have certain features which are necessary to the success of European projects in key areas such as energy and transport. The geopolitical significance of these countries is linked to their strategic position in relation to energy resources in Central Asia. This is an essential transit area, being one of the few corridors that may enable the Union to diversify its access to energy resources from the Caspian. Possible alternative transit routes for gas pipes from the Caspian and pipeline projects across the Black Sea are largely dependent on stability in the South Caucasus. The European Union is not the only actor with a strategic interest in the area. Two other major players on the international scene have developed strong initiatives as well as long-term strategies in the area. The United States have an action plan on energy security involving the initiation and development of alternate routes for the transport of oil and gas. Russia is funding projects of its own, and is strengthening its position on the Central Asian market. In the current context, given the obvious importance of the energy issue and dependence on Russia, the European Union’s low degree of involvement in the area may lead to negative consequences for all the Member States. The European Union must develop a single energy security policy as soon as possible, with Member States renouncing individual interests and necessarily involving South Caucasian countries."@en1

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