4. Underlines the importance of the fight against terrorism, but states this must go hand in hand with the rule of law; 5. Welcomes the release of Ngawang Sangdrol and Jigme Sangpo, Tibet’s longest-serving prisoners of conscience, and urges the Chinese authorities to continue with prisoner releases; 6. Calls on the Government of China to continue to ensure dialogue between the government and the representatives of the Dalai Lama; 7. Calls on the EU to make its financial aid available in the light of progress with the human rights situation of Tibetans in China, especially in the Tibet region; 8. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the UN Secretary-General, the Government of China, the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in exile. 2\ 19/12/2002 - B5-0642/2002