Ivars Godmanis (ALDE). – (LV) Mr President, although, by and large, I support all the points in this resolution, particularly regarding sanctions that are directed against those who are directly responsible for repressive acts against representatives of political and social organisations in Belarus, I think that it is not right to include the point on the ice hockey championships in the resolution. Firstly, the championship is in 2014, and there is still time to achieve progress, instead of saying that there will be none by 2014. Secondly, it is very important to understand that during the championship, a very large number of people will have come to Belarus. The fans and many others will be able to have direct contact with Belarusians and freely express their opinions and, to a certain extent, pass on information, perhaps not through politicians, but directly, on what the situation is. This will actually be of help to us. The championship will assist the process for which we are striving, rather than hampering it.