Robert Sturdy welcomes EU trade deals with Peru and Colombia
CONSERVATIVE EU TRADE SPOKESMAN WELCOMES AGREEMENT WITH PERU AND COLOMBIA
Brussels Wednesday 3 March 2010. Conservative International Trade spokesman Robert Sturdy today welcomed the European Commission’s ambitious trade deal with Peru and Colombia.
The trade agreement is step in the right direction in increasing prosperity in the region and in the development of human rights, he said.
In a statement Mr Sturdy said,
“I welcome the conclusion of the talks and the opportunities that will come forward from this ambitious trade deal.
“It is a step in the right direction towards increasing trade, prosperity and will undoubtedly bring jobs to the region. In addition stable and sustainable trade will be used to foster development and human rights.
“There are concerns that a bilateral deal will hinder regional integration, but this is not the case. During his visit to the European Parliament last week Pascal Lamy, the head of the WTO, stated that bilateral deals could be used as a springboard towards more comprehensive regional agreements. I am encouraged by Peru and Colombia’s efforts and hope that other countries in the area will follow suit.”
