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25 Jan 2007

Author:
European Commission External Relations

[PDF] EC Chairmanship of the Kimberley Process: From conflict diamonds to prosperity diamonds

[T]he Kimberley Process needs to remain vigilant against rebel movements using diamonds to threaten peace and prosperity…The European Community will serve as Kimberley Process Chair during 2007. It intends to contribute actively to the fight against conflict diamonds and support sustainable use of natural resources for development. The EC’s main objectives in 2007 will be: To enhance the fight against conflict diamonds by strengthening the Kimberley Process through…better monitoring of KP rules, stronger internal controls in participating countries and increased transparency...To promote peace and regional security by using the Kimberley Process as an active instrument for conflict prevention...To support development and prosperity through a sustainable use of natural resources.