Recognizing also the efforts made so far and the determination of the Mediterranean countries to intensify the process of dialogue and consultations with a view to resolving the problems existing in the Mediterranean region and to eliminating the causes of tension and the consequent threat to peace and security, and their growing awareness of the need for further joint efforts to strengthen economic, social, cultural and environmental cooperation in the region,
又认识到迄今为止所作的努力，以及地中海国家决心加紧进行对话和协商，以期解决地中海区域现存的问题，消除紧张的根源和由此对和平与安全造成的威胁，并认识到这些国家日益了解需要进一步共同努力，以加强这一区域的经济、社会、文化和环境合作，