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"Madam President, I think that we need to adopt a stance that will kick-start the Doha Development Agenda, which has only been, so far, an attempt at a global level to place the development process at the heart of the multilateral trade system. Therefore, I believe that developed countries have to give greater consideration to the needs of and imbalances in the developing countries and ensure that they receive special, differential treatment, in line with previous agreements, including a services waiver and a different monitoring mechanism. New investments are required to boost economic recovery and the stability of the developing countries, many of which have been affected by domestic crises and disastrous conflicts.
This is why I call on the European Commission to continue to support the achievement of the ambitious objectives envisaged in the Doha Ministerial Declaration in 2001, as well as the commitments adopted at the World Trade Organisation’s Hong Kong Ministerial Conference held in 2005, by promoting development as a key objective of the Doha Development Agenda.
I also think that, in the current climate, the European Union can and must play a more active role, mediating between the different positions of the members of the World Trade Organisation. In this respect, I would like to remind you that Article 208 of the Lisbon Treaty on the consistency of development policies obliges the European Union to consider the impact of trade and other policies on developing countries.
Looking ahead to the Eighth WTO meeting in Geneva, the most suitable solutions must be identified for addressing the main challenges facing these states so that trade stimulates sustainable development. Especially when it comes to restrictions on natural resource exports, they need to be regulated comprehensively by international trade rules. These wealthy assets are the main source of income for many developing countries.
I must also point out the impact on emerging economies. I believe that it is appropriate for us to reissue our appeal to these states to assume their responsibility as major global players and to make concessions commensurate with their level of development and sectoral competitiveness.
The changes over the last decade, triggered and influenced by the economic crisis, may have an adverse impact on the Doha Round which needs to be adapted more dynamically to the new global situation. The lack of food security, caused by huge price rises and climate change, is one of the key factors that need to be borne in mind in this respect. As far as subsidies are concerned, those supporting the agricultural sector in developing countries and those supporting exports for developed countries have a negative impact, which requires a solution to be found that will not affect the economic balances within and between these countries."@en1
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