Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-03-24-Speech-4-238-500"
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"I voted in favour of this own-initiative report, which constitutes an appeal by Parliament for the formulation of a more ambitious policy on a strategic partnership between the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its member states.
The EU and the GCC have been trying to negotiate a free trade agreement for about 20 years. These are among the longest-running non-concluded trade negotiations that the EU has undertaken. However, in the course of 20 years, the context of these negotiations has changed profoundly. In fact, the potential for cooperation between these two regions goes beyond the merely commercial sphere. The two blocs share common interests such as international security, the fight against terrorism, diplomatic mediation in areas of tension in the Middle East, regional crisis management, intercultural dialogue and global economic governance.
I voted in favour of this own-initiative report as I believe that Parliament’s appeal for the formulation of a more ambitious EU policy in relation to the GCC and its member states is very timely. I hope that the political will that is needed on this matter is felt at the highest level."@en1
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