ìWe, the Ministers, reaffirm our commitment to the successful
conclusion of the FTAA negotiations by January 2005, with the ultimate goal of
achieving an area of free trade and regional integration. The Ministers reaffirm
their commitment to a comprehensive and balanced FTAA that will most
effectively foster economic growth, the reduction of poverty, development, and
integration through trade liberalization. Ministers also recognize the need for
flexibility to take into account the needs and sensitivities of all FTAA partners.