Convinced that the wishes and aspirations of the peoples of the Territories should continue to guide the development of their future political status and that referendums, free and fair elections and other forms of popular consultation play an important role in ascertaining the wishes and aspirations of the people,
深信领土人民的愿望和期望应继续指导其未来政治地位的发展，并深信公民投票、自由公平的选举和其他形式的民众协商在查明人民愿望和期望方面发挥重要作用，