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Fri, 28 Mar, 2014 12:12:39 AM
European Parliament President visits Finland
FTimes-STT Report, March 28
 
European Parliament President Martin Schulz,visited Finland on Thursday. Photo – Lehtikuva.
President of European Parliament Martin Schulz on Thursday said Finland could play a key role in improving ties between the European Union and Russia.
 
Schulz, during his visit to Helsinki, made the remark while exchanging views with the Speaker of Finnish parliament Eero Heinäluoma.
 
He pointed out that EU-Russia relationship has worsened after the recent events in Crimea and that Finland was the right country because it had historically had working relations with Russia.
 
European Parliament President Martin Schulz held meeting with Finnish parliament Eero Heinäluoma on Thursday. Photo – Lehtikuva.
Schulz, however, said Russia’s actions in Crimea had been in breach of international laws and therefore should be condemned and dealt with sanctions if necessary.
 
Nevertheless, he also noted that common interests that might improve ties EU and Russia should be taken into account.
 
 
 
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