The parties to the agreement recognise the exceptional importance of coffee to the economies of many countries which are largely dependent on it for their export earnings and for their social and economic development.
Lepinguosalised tunnistavad kohvi erakordselt suurt tähtsust mitme riigi majandusele, kelle eksporditulud ning sotsiaalne ja majanduslik areng sellest suurel määral sõltuvad.