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,
又认识到地中海国家迄今为止所作的努力和展示的决心，以加紧对话和协商进程，解决地中海区域现存的问题，消除造成紧张局势的根源以及由此产生的对和平与安全的威胁；这些国家日益认识到需要进一步共同努力，加强该区域在经济、社会、文化和环境方面的合作，