6 Amendments of Leonidas DONSKIS related to 2011/2316(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Azerbaijan plays an importanthas a role in the context of European Union's Eastern Partnership, and whereas the level of economic growth which Azerbaijan has experienced in the last few years has been noteworthy;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) incorporate in the Association Agreement clauses and benchmarks on the protection and promotion of human rights, especially in regard to freedom of the media, the rights to freedom of expression, freedom of association and freedom of assembly, which reflect the principles and rights enshrined in the Constitution of Azerbaijan and the highest international and European standards, drawing to the fullest possible extent on Council of Europe and OSCE frameworks to which Azerbaijan has committed itself; call on the government of Azerbaijan to implement these commitments, inter alia, immediately allowing the Council of Europe special rapporteur on political prisoners to visit Azerbaijan and releasing those imprisoned for political reasons; ensure that the negotiations take full account of the need to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of internally displaced persons;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) underline in the Association Agreement the importance that the Republic of Azerbaijan fully complies with judgements of the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) stress that both Azerbaijan and Armenia should take the appropriate measures to ensure that any decisions taken under the Minsk Group format towards establishing and consolidating a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict are carried out fully and in a timely fashion;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) emphasise the need to use the Association Agreement as a platform to promote regional synergies and cooperation by establishing a level playing field for all three; emphasise the mutually reinforcing links between democratic pluralistic development and conflict resolution; ensure that the Association Agreement countries inains provisions to encourage visa facilities for all people from the South Caucasus countries;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ensure that the trade component of the Association Agreement can be upgraded to a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area as soon as Azerbaijan meets all the necessary conditions, including joining the WTO and fulfilling its commitments in respect to human rights; with that aim in view, provide the necessary technical assistance to prepare Azerbaijan for the negotiations and to encourage the adoption of the reforms required;