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"Mr President, in conclusion, I would firstly like to say that this discussion has clearly shown that you have very strongly understood the frustration of the Tibetan people. This has been a very passionate discussion. I will certainly take back to the Council of Foreign Ministers the sentiments expressed in this discussion today. As I said, the Council has to have a debate on this issue.
The core of this item for me is how to achieve concrete improvements in the situation in Tibet. I understand the Chinese sensitivities on sovereignty but it is also fair to ask for respect for Tibetan culture and traditions. We have reminded the Chinese time and again that its role as an emerging power and host of the Olympic Games also entails responsibility.
My message therefore is: firstly, stop the violence. Violence has never, as I said before, achieved long-lasting results. Secondly, engage in a substantive and constructive dialogue which addresses core issues such as what can be done to preserve the Tibetan language, culture, religion and traditions; what steps need to be undertaken so that Tibetans may enjoy equal opportunities in education, in working life, the economy and society; what must be done or not done so that Tibetans can still feel at home in their own region.
If these questions are answered, then the ghost of separatism might disappear and the right solution might be found. No one can have an interest in the situation heating up further or people being radicalised and a lasting solution becoming less and less likely. I think all sides should aim to strengthen the moderate elements, and I therefore strongly recommend addressing these questions together, in order to find a sustainable solution acceptable to all.
What we have been doing – and what we can do – is to have a human rights dialogue, as I said. In this dialogue, by the way, the question of torture is always clearly put on the table. Here again, as I have mentioned, we will ask for a special field mission. We think this is important.
Secondly, I will take up the question that has been asked before: for our own delegation also to request a visit to Tibet. I hope there is a chance, because – as I said earlier – there are journalists who have been admitted now, so hopefully our European Community will be there.
That is what I can tell you. Thank you very much. I think it was a very important debate."@en1
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