3 Amendments of István UJHELYI related to 2015/2220(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU-Central Asia Strategy was adopted in a context of growing importance of the region and increased EU engagement in neighbouring Afghanistan, the extension of the European Neighbourhood Policy to the Caspian region, ongoing EU support for reform and modernisation of post-Soviet societies, and EU energy security interests; whereas it also recognised the security threats and challenges linked to foreign fighters and radicalisation, drug trafficking and organised crime and conflicts, that require cooperation between Central Asia and the EU;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recognises that the main threats and challenges identified in the Strategy for Central Asia remain relevant; is, however, acutely aware of the additional external pressures stemming from the current security challenges in Afghanistan, as well as the opaque foreign policy of Russia aimed at reintegration of former Soviet space, triggered by the crisis in Ukraine; notes also that two countries, namely Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have joined the new Eurasian Economic Union initiated by Russia;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that China is committed to boosting strategic partnerships with Central Asia through the new Silk Road Economic Belt; is of the opinion that the European Union should examine the possibilities to create synergies between the EU Central Asia strategy and the new Chinese initiative which could facilitate and contribute to the development of the region;