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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-10-08"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EC-Ukraine Agreement in relation to preservation of commitments on trade in services contained in the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20081008.23.3-220"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-10-08-Speech-3-2212
lpv:speaker	lp:Francisco Assis2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; DROI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Partido Socialista (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; INTA (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 substitute; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"The conclusion of the agreement we are discussing presents an excellent opportunity to reiterate the importance of the relations that link the EU and Ukraine in many sectors. These relations, which have intensified, are based on a heritage of joint values and principles and on a repeated desire to strengthen partnership and cooperation at the institutional level. The European Union cannot but look with admiration on the Ukrainian people’s efforts to consolidate the democratic system, the Rule of Law and an open economy. These efforts have been carried out in especially demanding circumstances and this means we have an even greater responsibility towards that country and towards ourselves. We are all aware of the special nature of Ukraine, which, due to its geographical location and its history, presents a complex national reality, shot through with various tensions, and of exceptional importance on the geopolitical and geoeconomic levels. That is why the European Union must strive to promote forms of cooperation that contribute towards developing and stabilising such an important country, which has, in fact, been happening. The road already travelled and the soundly expressed prospects, which are based on an association agreement being concluded in the near future that includes the creation of a free trade area, give strong grounds for optimism. On the EU side, we have an obligation not to ignore the aims expressed by very broad sectors of Ukrainian society of strengthening ties with Europe. These aims revolve around a desire for Ukraine to be part of a community of values and the political and economic organisational model that are at the heart of Europe’s identity. Stepping up trade, in particular in the services sector, has helped to deepen economic relations and may well decisively contribute to modernising the country. Ukraine’s accession to the World Trade Organization, which deserved the EU’s enthusiastic support, allowed the country to join the multilateral world trade system, which, among other aspects, is also enabling the country to draw closer to Europe. This process of drawing nearer must be intensified, as it will not only bring benefits for the two parties directly involved, but also for the entire region. Ukraine is part of Europe’s past and of its future. Any steps, no matter how small, towards highlighting this fact deserve to be welcomed and supported."@en1
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