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,
深信领土未来政治地位的发展应继续依循其人民的愿望和期望，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确定人民愿望和期望方面发挥重要作用，