2 Amendments of Radosław SIKORSKI related to 2021/2206(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas China has appointed a special envoy for Horn of Africa affairs; whereas China has increased its military and diplomatic presence and increased its economic cooperation with countries in the region;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) take note of the growing, multifaceted influence of third parties in the region, including China; recognise that the increasing presence of actors that do not share the Union`s values, interests and objectives could undermine the EU’s role as a privileged partner; to assess, and where necessary address, challenges arising from China’s rising regional presence and influence; to assess the consequences of China’s use of its influence and the dependencies of African states to advance its own political agenda on the EU’s foreign policy priorities, and address such policies through a holistic approach to the region, including through the cooperation with like-minded partners; welcomes NATO’s efforts to carefully monitor the security implications of China’s increased physical presence in Africa;