SOM ERKENDER alle staters ret til og interesse i at udvikle fiskeriet efter deres nationale politikker og behovet for at fremme samarbejdet med udviklingslandene, for at staterne bedre kan opfylde deres forpligtelser i henhold til denne aftale,
ACKNOWLEDGING the right and interest of all States to develop their fishing sectors in accordance with their national policies, and the need to promote cooperation with developing countries to enhance their capabilities to fulfil their obligations under this Agreement,