Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-01-30-Speech-3-051"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-01-30"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Situation in Iran (continuation of debate)2
dcterms:Language	"cs"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080130.16.3-051"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-01-30-Speech-3-0522
lpv:speaker	lp:Libor Rouček2
lpv:spokenAs	vice-chair; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with Iran (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 substitute; BUDG (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Česká strana sociálně demokratická (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Ladies and gentlemen, in my contribution to the debate today allow me to concentrate on two aspects of relations with Iran. A civil society is the first aspect. As I experienced myself during my recent visit to Tehran, a very strong and active civil society exists in Iran. Women, journalists, national and religious minorities all strive for their rights. The student scene is fairly lively. Bus drivers, bakers and many other professions organise their own independent trade unions. Economists and entrepreneurs are pushing for privatisation and liberalisation of the Iranian economy. All these groups and elements that form Iranian society are turning to Europe, to the European Union, seeking dialogue and help. That is why I would like to call on the Commission and on High Representative Javier Solana to put the new tool for democracy and human rights that is at our disposal to efficient use as a part of this dialogue. It is also my opinion that the European Union should have diplomatic representation in Iran. Not only would this boost discussion and dialogue with the civil society; it would also boost cooperation with local institutions and authorities in areas of common interest. Indeed we share many common interests with Iran, in spite of our differences of opinion on the nuclear program or on human rights. I will mention only one country neighbouring Iran, and that is Afghanistan. I am convinced that it benefits neither us nor Iran if, for example, tonnes of Afghan illegal drugs flood Europe. We have similar common interests when it comes to the issue of Afghan refugees and when it comes to the issue of an overall peaceful solution to the situation in Afghanistan. That is just one of the many reasons why the European Union needs to have its own diplomatic representation in Tehran."@en1

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