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The establishment of a stability pact on the Caucasian region
Doc. 10175
5 May 2004
Motion for a recommendation
presented by Mr Toshev and others
This motion has not been discussed in the Assembly and commits only the members who have signed it
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe:
Regarding the importance of strengthening the democratic process in Council of Europe member states from the region of the Caucasus;
Welcoming the activities and achievements of the “Minsk-group” of the OSCE;
Taking into account that Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia soon will become countries from the new neighbourhood of the European Union;
Stressing the need for improvement of the relations between these states and the creation of an atmosphere of mutual confidence which would play a very positive role for the stability of the entire region and its neighbouring areas;
Underlining the importance of cultural exchange and experience between Caucasian states, the economic co-operation and interdependence as well as the openess and transparency for the creation of real co-operation and trust in the Caucasian region;
Considering the importance of the accomplishment of the democratic reforms which could be achieved through close co-operation with the Council of Europe and the European Union - especially the creation of effective and accountable institutions open for NGOs, media and public, introducing real public service, the fight against corruption, political tolerance and respect of the differences of views, beliefs and religions,
Calls upon the Ministers:
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to consider the necessity for the creation of a permanent dialogue and political, economic and cultural co-operation between the states from the Caucasian Region;
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to invite Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to co-operate more actively with the Council of Europe and the European Union in order to achieve and strengthen the stability and democracy in the Caucasian Region;
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to invite the parties concerned to discuss together this idea and to reach an agreement for the establishment of a Stability Pact on the Caucasian Region.
Signed
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Toshev, Bulgaria, EPP/CD
Aguiar, Portugal, EPP/CD
Atkinson, United Kingdom, EDG
Berisha, Albania, EPP/CD
Bilic, Croatia, EPP/CD
Davis, United Kingdom, SOC
Dromberg, Finland, EPP/CD
E�rsi, Hungary, LDR
Frunda, Romania, EPP/CD
Glesener, Luxembourg, EPP/CD
Gross, Switzerland, SOC
Gubert, Italy, EPP/CD
Himmer, Austria, EPP/CD
Lelic, Croatia, EPP/CD
Lintner, Germany, EPP/CD
Maissen, Switzerland, EPP/CD
Matušic, Croatia, EPP/CD
Pourgourides, Cyprus, EPP/CD
Sasi, Finland, EPP/CD
Severinsen, Denmark, LDR
Skarb�vik, Norway, EPP/CD
Spinddegger, Austria, EPP/CD
Van den Brande, Belgium, EPP/CD
van der Linden, Netherlands, EPP/CD
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Socialist
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