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"Mr President, I have no doubt that the trade agreement should be judged, above all, on its merits as regards the prosperity and well-being of the citizens, workers and companies of the EU. However, it is also true that external trade policy cannot be taken in isolation from the EU’s international human rights policy. I also believe the European Union cannot only conclude trade agreements with countries that observe such high human rights defence and protection policies as the EU. Nevertheless, I believe that, when we conclude international trade agreements with countries with problematic human rights situations, we should ensure that these agreements at least contribute to improving the existing situation and have a positive impact on human rights in those countries. That is why this oral question is important: knowing whether, aside from the commercial merits – which I do not consider in doubt – of this international trade agreement with Colombia and Peru, it also contributes positively to improving the human rights situation in those two countries."@en1
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