I would like to conclude by saying that I support the easing of visa requirements, which is a very important step, but I want to see as part of this initiative more measures linked to education and exchanges, all of which is related to expanding contacts between citizens in these countries and the European Union, as well as, of course, to increasing the knowledge in these countries about the European Union.
Pour conclure, je voudrais dire que je soutiens l’assouplissement des exigences en matière de visa, qui constitue une étape importante, mais je souhaiterais que cette initiative comporte davantage de mesures relatives à l’éducation et aux échanges, qui permettraient de renforcer les contacts entre les citoyens de ces pays et l’Union européenne et, bien évidemment, d’accroître les connaissances dont ces pays disposent à propos de l’Union européenne.