Activities of Juozas IMBRASAS related to 2011/2008(INI)
Plenary speeches (8)
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Amendments (4)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that development cooperation with the Central Asian states can only yield results if these states comply with international standards of democracy, governance, rule of law and human rights; recalls likewise that EU development cooperation must not be subordinated to economic or security interests and must be aimed in particular at reducing the poverty of the region's population, neutralising threats to public security and stability and reducing conflict risks;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. TakStresses the view that their poor recordimportance of stepping up regional cooperation, particularly in the areas of combating terrorism and extremism, combating human trafficking, and water management; takes the view that their limited achievements in governance and regional cooperation are important reasons for the unfavourableak political, social and economic situation and for the limited achievements of development cooperation in the Central Asian states; therefore invites these states Commission to give these states its technical aid, share its skills and serve as an intermediary to promote mutual dialogue, helping them to improve their levels of governance and to enhance their regional cooperation;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists on continuation of the efforts towards modernisation of the education sector, including business education; considers that the Commission should cooperate more closely with Central Asian countries in the planning and implementation of education system reforms; encourages the EU to provide students from Central Asia with greater opportunities to study in Europe;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the Commission to provide qualified technical assistance and advice to Central Asian countries aimed at boosting their economic and administrative capacities, in order to bolster local and regional authorities, create a firmer economic fabric and better integrate those countries into the world trading system;