Louis Michel Quotes (16 Quotes)

He was confident this trial would be speedy and fair.

The time has come, ... to try to build new conditions to improve and to build new relationships between Pakistan and EU in order to construct and to feed a new and long-term partnership.

These humanitarian aid operations financed by the commission are a practical example of Europe's solidarity with the vulnerable people in the region.

It's only normal that Europeans equip themselves with their own financial instruments to conduct their own initiatives for policies that characterize their values.

Belgium thinks that we have to go back to the spirit and letter of the Lusaka accords,

Terrorism is a global challenge demanding a global answer.

We are in favor of a strong coalition to fight terrorism. All international organizations and the United Nations in particular must be engaged in this endeavor.

The lack of rain in parts of East Africa has put the livelihoods of millions of people at risk. The problem is not the lack of food. It's just that many farmers face losing their cattle and are just too poor to buy the food that is available.

No single donor can face the enormous challenge of financing the basic infrastructure of the (African) continent.

We remember the victims of the tsunami in Southeast Asia. But millions of vulnerable people in Africa are exposed to natural disasters like droughts, floods and insect infestations as well as armed conflicts. These are silent tsunamis.

If the conclusions of the arms inspectors are positive and prove that there really is a danger with weapons of mass destruction, then the U.N. Security Council will decide (what to do), but not now,

Starvation threatens if we don't act quickly. The funds will be used immediately to provide urgently needed water, food and basic healthcare as well as to support the livestock that most people in the region rely upon.

The European Union has made a huge commitment to Afghanistan, which includes substantial emergency assistance. With the forward planning we have done for 2006 we are able to address the still huge needs effectively and without delay.

Today we remember the victims of the tsunami in South East Asia. But millions of vulnerable people in Africa are exposed to natural disasters like droughts, floods and insect infestations as well as armed conflicts.

We are all hoping that the news does not get steadily worse as the day progresses but we are fearful that the casualty figures may mount and that international support may be needed.

The EU strategy ... will mark a true turning point to help Africa help itself.