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26. bere na vědomí opatření oznámená indickým ministerstvem obchodu a průmyslu na podporou vývozu, včetně zavedení jednotného přihlašovacího formuláře, což by mohlo podstatně omezit stávající přemíru byrokracie;
Takes note of the measures announced by the Indian Ministry for Trade and Industry to facilitate exports, including the introduction of a single uniform application form, which could considerably reduce the excessive amount of red tape existing at present;
31. doufá, že Indie v rámci probíhajících jednání WTO zaujme svou klíčovou úlohu a bude aktivně spolupracovat na řešení projednávaných problémů, zejména v oblasti přístupu nezemědělských produktů na trh;
Hopes that India will assume its key role in the current WTO negotiations and will actively contribute towards resolving the problems involved, particularly in the area of market access for non-agricultural goods;
36. žádá Indii, aby kladně reagovala na návrhy, jako byl ten, který předložila Malajsie, hlavní obchodní partner Indie v rámci ASEAN, na zavedení zóny volného obchodu, neboť návrhy tohoto druhu mohou přispět ke stabilitě, rozvoji a prosperitě rozličných národů a států oblasti;
Calls on India to make a positive response to proposals such as that made by Malaysia, India's main trading partner in ASEAN, to establish a free trade area, since proposals of this kind can contribute to the stability, development and prosperity of the various peoples and states of the region;
38. naléhá, aby EU a Indie rozhodně povzbudily konsolidaci a další modernizaci specifického programu kulturní spolupráce v rámci plánovaného strategického partnerství; domnívá se, že je to nezbytné vzhledem ke kulturní rozmanitosti na obou stranách, a je přesvědčen, že povědomí a šíření obou kultur mezi občany Indie a Evropské unie pomůže zajistit pevnější základy tohoto partnerství;
Urges the EU and India to give firm encouragement to the consolidation and continual updating of a specific cultural cooperation programme as part of the planned strategic partnership; believes that this is important, given the rich cultural diversity on both sides, and believes that awareness and dissemination of the two cultures among Indian and European citizens will help to provide a more solid foundation for this partnership;
41. bere na vědomí, že Indie již má nesmírný geopolitický vliv založený na její hospodářské síle, především v odvětví nových technologií, a zdůrazňuje, že Indii je proto třeba považovat za mezinárodně uznávaného globálního aktéra a že z takového statutu pro Indii vyplývá větší sociální odpovědnost;
Notes that India already possesses immense geopolitical strength, which is based on economic strength, particularly in the new technologies sector, and stresses that India should therefore be regarded as an internationally recognised global player and that such status entails additional social responsibility for India;
Zdůrazňuje také, že je nezbytné, aby EU s Indií spolupracovala v celé řadě oblastí, včetně rozvojové politiky, řízení, udržitelnosti životního prostředí a hospodářské a sociální soudržnosti;
Also emphasises the need for the EU to cooperate with India over a wide range of issues including development policy, governance, environmental sustainability and social and economic cohesion;
44. je vážně znepokojen šířením AIDS v zemi, ze kterého by v regionu mohla vzniknout epidemie, pokud nedojde k razantnímu řešení, a žádá indickou vládu, aby se pevně zavázala řešit tento problém jako prioritu a vyměňovat si přitom informace a usilovat o vytvoření společných strategií s jinými postiženými zeměmi;
Is seriously concerned at the spread of AIDS in the country, which could become an epidemic in the region unless it is firmly tackled, and calls on the Indian Government to give a firm commitment to tackling this problem as a priority, exchanging information and seeking to develop common strategies with other countries affected;
46. poukazuje na to, že polovina pacientů, kteří berou antivirová léčiva v chudých zemích, používají léčiva vyrobená v Indii; žádá EU, aby podporovala Indii v dalším uplatňování svých zákonů na ochranu duševního vlastnictví způsobem, který nebude klást překážky výrobě, prodeji a vývozu základních léčiv, a aby při tom vytvořila prostředí, které bude nadále podporovat a usnadňovat investice indického průmyslu na výrob generických léčiv do zajišťování dostupných základních léčiv pro rozvojové země;
Points out that half of the patients who take antiviral medicines in the poor countries are using medication produced in India; calls on the EU to support India in further implementing its intellectual property laws in a manner that will avoid barriers to the production, marketing and export of essential medicines and, in so doing, create an environment that will continue to encourage and facilitate investment by the Indian generic manufacturing industry in providing affordable essential medicines for developing countries;
50. vyzývá EU a Indii, aby co nejdříve prověřily možnosti společné akce při projektech rozvojové spolupráce ve třetích zemích a aby přijaly nezbytné kroky k urychlení těchto projektů, jakmile bude potvrzena jejich proveditelnost;
Calls on the EU and India to study as soon as possible the possibilities for joint action in cooperative development projects in third countries and to adopt the necessary steps to push these forward once their feasibility has been confirmed;
55. je znepokojena alarmujícím poklesem počtu tygrů v největších přírodních rezervacích v zemi a žádá indické úřady, aby znásobily své snahy o potírání korupce a nekompetentnosti, které jsou příčinou tohoto poklesu;
Is concerned at the alarming drop in the number of tigers to be found in the country's major nature reserves and calls on the Indian authorities to step up their efforts to combat the corruption and incompetence responsible for this decline;
57. žádá Komisi, aby se touto otázkou zabývala a zajistila vhodnou spolupráci, neboť tygři mají význam nejen pro ekosystém Indie a rozvoj turistického odvětví této země, ale lze je chápat i jako součást dědictví celého lidstva;
Calls on the Commission to concern itself with this matter and ensure the appropriate cooperation, since tigers are not only significant for India's ecosystem and important for the country's tourist sector, but can also be seen as part of mankind's heritage;
59. je znepokojen závažnou krizí v zemědělství, která by podle různých odborníků během několika let mohla mít závažné důsledky z důvodu nedostatku vody v různých částech země; a žádá Komisi a Radu, aby této otázce věnovaly bedlivou pozornost;
Is concerned at the serious farming crisis which, according to various experts, could within a few years have very serious consequences because of the dearth of water in various parts of the country, and calls on the Commission and Council to pay close attention to this question;
62. domnívá se, že by měla být více podporována spolupráce na poli vědy a techniky, přičemž jedním z předních cílů je podpora dialogu na všech úrovních se zaměřením na otázky společného zájmu, jako jsou informační technologie, vesmírná technologie, biotechnologie, elektronický obchod a textilní průmysl; poukazuje na význam rozšíření možnosti kontaktů a výměn mezi univerzitami;
Considers that more support should be given to cooperation in science and technology, one of the principal objectives being to promote dialogue - at all levels - focusing on subjects of common interest such as information technologies, space technology, biotechnology, electronic commerce and textiles; points to the importance of expanding facilities for university contacts and exchanges;
65. pokud jde o diskriminaci žen a násilí páchané na ženách, naléhá na vládu, aby pokračovala ve svých specifických opatřeních na efektivní odstranění domácího násilí a poskytovala pomoc jeho obětem; rovněž žádá o pokračování snah na podporu vzdělávání pro dívky, čímž by bylo vyhověno cílům 2 a 3 rozvojových cílů tisíciletí;
With regard to discrimination and violence against women, urges the government to continue its specific measures to effectively eliminate domestic violence and provide assistance for victims; calls also for continuing efforts to be undertaken to promote the education of girls, thereby complying with Millennium Development Goals 2 and 3;
70. zdůrazňuje, že EU musí naléhat na Indii, aby plně vyhověla doporučení Výboru pro odstranění rasové diskriminace;
Stresses that the EU must urge India to comply fully with the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination;
72. vyzývá Radu a Komisi, aby s Indií zahájily dialog o ratifikaci stanov Mezinárodního trestního soudu, zrušení trestu smrti, ratifikace zejména úmluv proti mučení a dětské práci spolu s doplňujícími protokoly k ICCPR (Mezinárodnímu paktu o občanských a politických právech) a k CEDAW (Úmluvě o odstranění všech forem diskriminace žen);
Calls on the Council and the Commission to enter into a dialogue with India on the ratification of the statutes of the International Criminal Court, the abolition of the death penalty, the ratification in particular of the conventions against torture and child labour together with the additional protocols to the ICCPR (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights) and to the CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women);
Mezinárodní situace
International situation
76. bere na vědomí, že EU musí podporovat regionální spolupráci v jižní Asii a také dosáhnout strategického sbližování s cílem zlepšit vztahy mezi EU a Jihoasijským sdružením pro regionální spolupráci;
Notes that the EU must encourage regional cooperation in southern Asia and also undertake a strategic rapprochement with a view to upgrading relations between the EU and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation;
79. odsuzuje teroristické útoky proti výše zmíněnému autobusovému spojení spáchané v den jeho uvedení do provozu, 7. dubna 2005;
Condemns the terrorist attacks perpetrated against the abovementioned bus service on the day of its inauguration, 7 April 2005;
81. vyzývá Radu a Komisi, aby podpořily Indii a její příslušné bezpečností služby a orgány odpovědné za vymáhání práva v jejich žádosti o získání statutu privilegovaného partnera Europolu, s cílem efektivnějšího boje proti mezinárodními terorismu a organizovanému zločinu;
Calls upon the Council and the Commission to support India and its competent security services and law enforcement authorities in their application to enjoy privileged partner status with Europol in order to combat international terrorism and organised crime more effectively;
Domestic situation - basic data
Domestic situation - basic data
India, like China, is highly energy-dependent, with some 70% of energy consumed in India today coming from abroad.
India, like China, is highly energy-dependent, with some 70% of energy consumed in India today coming from abroad.
It is estimated that the enormous population and high rate of economic growth will result in this figure reaching 85% by 2025.
It is estimated that the enormous population and high rate of economic growth will result in this figure reaching 85% by 2025.
This serves to explain its headlong rush to obtain (and, where possible, gain control of) energy resources (oil and gas) outside its territory.
This serves to explain the India's – and of course China's – headlong rush to obtain and secure energy resources (oil and gas) outside its territory.
It constitutes a mosaic of races, religions and cultures.
It constitutes a mosaic of races, religions and cultures.
81.3 % of its population are Hindu, 12% Muslim and the rest are Sikh, Christian or other.
81.3 % of its population are Hindu, 12% Muslim and the rest are Sikh, Christian or other.
There is a high level of inter-communal tension with occasional deadly outbursts of violence such as that in Gujarat in 2002.
This results in tensions which at times make coexistence difficult and, occasionally, lead to situations of great discord.
However, the existence of democratic institutions, a dynamic civil society and a free press mean that such outrages are not forgotten.
However, the existence of democratic institutions, a dynamic civil society and a free press mean that such outrages are not forgotten.
While six hundred million people depend on farming to earn or eke out a living, agriculture representing a quarter of the economy, India boast a highly developed technological sector, which many parts of the world look upon with envy.
While six hundred million people depend on farming to earn or eke out a living, agriculture representing a quarter of the economy, India boasts a highly developed technological sector, which many parts of the world look upon with envy.
Despite the significant progress achieved in the last two decades, there is still extensive poverty
Despite the significant progress achieved in the last two decades, there is still extensive poverty
According to the United Nations Report on Human Development (2004), 34.7% of the population lives on one dollar and 79.9% on less than two dollars a day. and the socio-economic differences are gigantic.
According to the United Nations Report on Human Development (2004), 34.7% of the population lives on one dollar and 79.9% on less than two dollars a day. .
There are some 20 million Indians living abroad and their income corresponds to 25% of India’s GDP.
There are some 20 million Indians living abroad and their income corresponds to 25% of India’s GDP.
Nevertheless, there are those who ask themselves why it is that Indians residing abroad account for such a small level of investment in India
Nevertheless, there are those who ask themselves why it is that Indians residing abroad account for such a small level of investment in India
The Asian Age , New Delhi, 1-11-04 .
The Asian Age , New Delhi, 1-11-04 .
Some northern States in this federal India have grown far more quickly than some southern States in terms of population but they have grown poorer because their rate of economic growth has been slower.
Some northern States in this federal India have grown far more quickly than some southern States in terms of population but they have grown poorer because their rate of economic growth has been slower.
Some of the socially more advanced southern states have been able to take advantage of the economic opening and upturn.
Some of the socially more advanced southern states have been able to take advantage of the economic opening and upturn.
For this reason, we share the view of the Commission concerning the potential risk of economic fragmentation and separation between those States with largely traditional economies and those more used to competition and the market economy.
For this reason, we share the view of the Commission concerning the potential risk of economic fragmentation and separation between those States with largely traditional economies and those more used to competition and the market economy.
Thus, without wishing to question the appropriateness or timing of the Commission decision to focus development aid on the States with a ‘reformist mentality’ (Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan), such aid should perhaps be complemented as soon as possible with assistance to some of the States with a ‘ non -reformist mentality’ precisely in order to give greater impetus to the reforms.
Thus, without wishing to question the appropriateness or timing of the Commission decision to focus development aid on the States with a ‘reformist mentality’ (Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan), such aid should perhaps be complemented as soon as possible with assistance to some of the States with a ‘ non -reformist mentality’ precisely in order to give greater impetus to the reforms.
Similarly, the contrast between the technologically advanced (at least in some sectors) India and the India of a slow and bureaucratic public administration (including that of the justice system) is far from slight.
Similarly, the contrast between the technologically advanced (at least in some sectors) India and the India of a slow and bureaucratic public administration (including that of the justice system) is far from slight.
Human rights
Human rights
The defence of democracy and respect for human rights are fundamental European principles.
The defence of democracy and respect for human rights are fundamental European principles.
India is an exemplary democracy but still has some way to go in the area of human rights.
India is an exemplary democracy but still has some way to go in the area of human rights.
It is clear that the new government led by the Congress Party has made significant progress compared with its predecessor, which considered it taboo.
It is clear that the new government led by the Congress Party has made significant progress compared with its predecessor.
However, he is surprised to find an issue of such vital importance dismissed with the words, ‘We affirmed our willingness to continue discussing Human Rights in a comprehensive manner
However, he is surprised to find an issue of such vital importance dismissed with the words, ‘ We affirmed our willingness to continue discussing Human Rights in a comprehensive manner
Joint press statement, Fifth India-EU Summit of 8 November 2004. ‘.
Joint press statement, Fifth India-EU Summit of 8 November 2004. ‘.
There are still serious situations in India surrounding the issues listed in the Commission document, and they are in some cases firmly rooted in the social, economic and even political fabric; on occasion the combination of these three factors leads to highly complex and potentially explosive situations.
There are still serious situations in India surrounding the issues listed in the Commission document, and they are in some cases firmly rooted in the social, economic and even political fabric; on occasion the combination of these three factors leads to highly complex and potentially explosive situations.
Turning a blind eye on the reality will result in failure.
Turning a blind eye on the reality will result in failure.
The caste system is a good example, as shown by a recent case in the State of Bihar, one of the poorest and, many people believe, worst governed states, where law is conspicuous by its absence and corruption and nepotism all too apparent.
The caste system is a good example, as shown by a recent case in the State of Bihar, one of the poorest and, many people believe, worst governed states, where law is conspicuous by its absence and corruption and nepotism all too apparent.
Using its constitutional prerogative the New Delhi government has enforced its option to govern directly by introducing ‘direct rule’ in Bihar (on 17 March 2005).
Using its constitutional prerogative the New Delhi government has enforced its option to govern directly by introducing ‘direct rule’ in Bihar (on 17 March 2005).
This has involved interrupting the political career of Lalu Yadav, who was charged with corruption in 1997 and relinquished the role of prime minister, in favour of his wife.
Two important political forces in Bihar are headed by leaders who use the issue of caste as a political weapon.
Yadav is regarded in India as the low-caste leader with the highest profile.
A polarisation based on caste cannot but damage the future of this State.
The rapporteur understands that violations of human rights are a highly sensitive issue and charges cannot be made unless there are well-founded arguments, but he also believes that the defence and protection of human rights is essential for the very survival of democracy and for this reason any political system that regards itself as such must realise that they are a vital aspect of good governance.
The rapporteur understands that violations of human rights are a highly sensitive issue and charges cannot be made unless there are well-founded arguments, but he also believes that the defence and protection of human rights is essential for the very survival of democracy and for this reason any political system that regards itself as such must realise that they are a vital aspect of good governance.
Judge Anand continues, ‘Despite elaborate provisions in the Constitution and other laws, it is an unfortunate reality that social injustice and exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections persist.
Judge Anand continues, ‘Despite elaborate provisions in the Constitution and other laws, it is an unfortunate reality that social injustice and exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections persist.
There are reports in the press about atrocities against persons belonging to these groups and the frequency with which they occur is a cause for disquiet.
There are reports in the press about atrocities against persons belonging to these groups and the frequency with which they occur is a cause for disquiet.
The humiliation which persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes in general and the Dalits in particular suffer even today, more than half a century after India proclaimed itself to be a Republic, is a matter of shame … The Commission draws inspiration in its work for defence of human rights from Mahatma Gandhi’s very potent observation: “It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings”.’
The humiliation which persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes in general and the Dalits in particular suffer even today, more than half a century after India proclaimed itself to be a Republic, is a matter of shame … The Commission draws inspiration in its work for defence of human rights from Mahatma Gandhi’s very potent observation: “It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings”.’
In view of these robust comments by its President, the rapporteur expresses his support and confidence in the work of the NHRC.
In view of these robust comments by its President, the rapporteur expresses his support and confidence in the work of the NHRC.
Economic and trade issues
Economic and trade issues
The EU is India’s largest trading partner and its largest source of direct foreign investment.
The EU is India’s largest trading partner and its largest source of direct foreign investment.
The Indian economy showed an 8.5 % growth rate in the 2003 tax year.
The Indian economy showed an 8.5 % growth rate in the 2003 tax year.
Of the issues to highlight in trade and economic relations, we draw attention to the following.
Of the issues to highlight in trade and economic relations, we draw attention to the following.
New system of generalised preferences.
New system of generalised preferences.
Although the new system was expected to take effect on 1 April, it has been delayed due to the interest of some Member States in applying a threshold of 10 % to the Indian textile sector.
Although the new system was expected to take effect on 1 April, it has been delayed due to the interest of some Member States in applying a threshold of 10 % to the Indian textile sector.
Allocation of the spectrum for mobile communications.
Allocation of the spectrum for mobile communications.
This is an issue of crucial importance for the EU as it will have serious implications for the mobile phone (GSM) industry.
This is an issue of crucial importance for the EU as it will have serious implications for the mobile phone (GSM) industry.
The EU attaches great importance to bringing the frequencies for mobile communications in India into line with the international standards laid down by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
The EU attaches great importance to bringing the frequencies for mobile communications in India into line with the international standards laid down by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).