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Datum nieuwsfeit: 17-05-2008 |
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Bron: Sloveens voorzitterschap EU 2008 |
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Sloveens voorzitterschap EU 2008
17.05.2008
Together we have the resources and the knowledge to find effective,
sustainable and equitable responses to the challenges of the twenty-first
century, declares Prime Minister Janez Jansa
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia and President of the
European Council, Mr Janez Jansa, has been taking part, in his
capacity as co-chairman of the Summit, in the Fifth Summit of the
Heads of State and Government of the European Union and 33 Latin
American and Caribbean countries, held in the Peruvian capital, Lima.
EU-LAC Summit meetings are held every two years in Europe and Latin
America on an alternating basis. This year's Summit is devoted to the
fight against poverty, social exclusion and inequality, and to the
challenges of sustainable development, climate change and energy.
In his opening address at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Janez
Jansa stressed, in his capacity as President of the European Council,
that together the European Union and Latin America could find answers
to the challenges of the twenty-first century. He also said that, with
the signing of the Lisbon Treaty and its ratification by the Member
States now in progress, the European Union had put an end to the time
of indecision and insecurity about its own future. That is why the
Slovenian EU Presidency is trying to prepare the ground for decisions
that are important for the global role of the EU. In this regard, the
Slovenian Prime Minister pointed out the fight against climate change
and poverty. He said that, on this matter, Europe wished to listen
carefully to the concerns, needs and hopes of its partners.
He said he hoped this year's Summit would reaffirm the strategic
partnership between the European Union and Latin America and the
Caribbean, remarking on the important results that had been achieved
in the past. Dialogue is under way in a number of areas ranging from
social cohesion to environmental protection, migration, and the fight
against drugs and terrorism. Economic cooperation has intensified. In
this connection, the Slovenian Prime Minister made a favourable
assessment of the EU-LAC Business Summit held the previous day,
observing that the two regions were also cooperating at a global
level.
"Together we have the resources and the knowledge to find effective,
sustainable and equitable answers to the challenges of the
twenty-first century," declared the Slovenian Prime Minister. "Our
objective could be to develop strategies for social inclusion and
sustainable development, help them expand and thus build a better
future for all." In this regard, the Slovenian Premier also referred
to football, a game which is close to the hearts of both Europe and
Latin America and can win over even the most doubtful. Of the eighteen
World Cup titles so far, nine have gone to Europe, the other nine to
Latin America, explained the Prime Minister.
At the Summit meeting, the Heads of State and Government have adopted
a special declaration, reaffirming the strategic partnership between
the European Union and Latin America. They stressed that sustainable
development was crucial to eradicating poverty. They advocated that
rapid assistance be provided to those the most affected, stressing, at
the same time, the urgent need to find permanent solutions to the
problem. The Summit participants also undertook to cooperate in the
fight against climate change, agreeing on Europe and Latin America and
the Caribbean taking action according to their abilities and
responsibilities.
In his closing address, the Slovenian Prime Minister and President of
the European Council, Janez Jansa, assessed this year's EU-LAC Summit
as successful, highlighting it as one of the most significant events
held during the Slovenian EU Presidency. While the Peruvian side has
taken care of the practical organisation of the Summit, Slovenia, as
the EU Presidency holder, has participated in preparing the content of
the Summit meeting.
The Prime Minister said he was pleased to see that the countries of
Latin America and the Caribbean had responded favourably to a number
of Europe's initiatives to tackle global problems. "At the same time,
this summit has reaffirmed that you will always find true partners in
Europe," concluded the Prime Minister. He also drew attention to the
considerable progress made in EU-LAC cooperation in the economic field
and in the strengthening of political dialogue. The European Union has
already started negotiations with the LAC countries leading to the
conclusion of various economic agreements.
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