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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2009-02-18"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:The review of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"ro"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20090218.23.3-239"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2009-02-18-Speech-3-2402
lpv:speaker	lp:Alexandru Nazare2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; AFET (2009-01-19--2009-07-13)3 member; BUDG (2009-02-02--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2009-02-02--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Partidul Democrat-Liberal (2008-12-22--2009-07-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2008-12-22--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community (2009-01-19--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	". The European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument is vital for ensuring stability, democracy and prosperity in the area. In addition, this instrument transforms the concept of a border, an area of confinement and exclusion into an area of cooperation and political ties. Recent events in the area to the east of the EU, which have been mentioned previously in the house, namely the gas crisis and the crisis in Georgia, have demonstrated once again the need for a strategy capable of ensuring that the European Union plays an active role in this geopolitical area. We need to adopt a more coherent approach in dealing with the area to the east of our borders. We need clear objectives which meet the interests of the EU and the specific needs of our partners. I fully applaud initiatives such as the Black Sea Synergy and Eastern Partnership which consolidate cooperation with the countries in the region, especially the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, as well as states from the Caucasus and the Caspian Region. We also need more active involvement in the Black Sea area, to provide a basis for consolidating relations with Turkey and Russia as this area is in the vicinity of the European Union, Turkey and Russia. The partnership is also a welcome incentive for the participating countries which will want to apply for Member State status of the European Union, such as the Republic of Moldova. This partnership significantly raises the level of commitment by both sides. Furthermore, I would like to say a few words about the EURONEST initiative as well, which is only one example of a specific solution for improving the application of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument in states such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine or Belarus. The application of this policy cannot be improved without raising the level of financial assistance. Apart from the need to increase this financial package, we must also pay as much attention to the way in which these funds are spent. I feel it is imperative to guarantee transparency with regard to the financial mechanisms for allocating funds. I also think that resources must be allocated with a view to involving civil society in the partner countries in common projects and to supporting the mobility of citizens in these countries, which includes easing visa requirements."@en1
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