Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-07-08-Speech-2-235"
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"President, I voted in favour of this report and I hope that the renewal of the science and technology agreement between Europe and India will be more meaningful, as to date, scientific cooperation has not fulfilled it's full potential. Up until now, this has been a paper agreement and I hope the new agreement will really translate into concrete actions on both sides.
Science and technology is a key component of the EU-India strategic partnership and one of the most promising areas for cooperation, where both parties set to gain from collaboration.
Strengthening the existing agreement is a positive thing, however, this new agreement should focus on the key challenges that we are faced with, in particular climate change, energy security and health epidemics. There is a real opportunity to pool resources in research and development to achieve common solutions.
Finally, I would also like to highlight this agreement offers an opportunity not just to collaborate on major global issues but also to make a significant difference to people's lives in India who still do not have access to basic technology. Europe, by transferring some of its existing technology, can aid India's economic and social development."@en1
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