European Parliament 5 March 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-0583/02 by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission. Gender mainstreaming.

4. Respect for human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law are essential elements of the Cotonou Agreement which links the Union with Sudan. Although observance of fundamental rights is not a precondition for diplomatic relations, it is a condition for cooperation.