"Convinced that cross-border cooperation is a valid tool for achieving closer union between European citizens.

Believing that the disappearance of internal borders in the European Community places citizens in cross-border areas in an especially important position in the vertebration process of European political union.

In the belief that our response to the challenge of the European Single Market and the uncertain future that is approaching with regard to the 21st century forces us to turn round, look at each other face to face and work together..."