Si la déclaration signifie que la Communauté ne signera pas le Traité de Washington, le délai pour la signature expirant le 25 mai 1990, elle stipule clairement qu'une adhésion ultérieure reste ouverte.
While the statement means that the Community will not be exercising its option to sign the Washington Treaty (the deadline for which expires on May 25, 1990), the statement makes it clear that the possibility of adherence at a later date remains open.