As opposed to a 100- or 200-meter sprint, both organizations need to think more in terms of a much longer race, perhaps a marathon. If countries in the region embrace the idea, a network of current EU and NATO members could step forward with projects and assistance aimed at promoting a Black Sea identity and community.
欧盟还要进一步细化新的睦邻政策，而北约则要采纳与该地区加强关系的新机制。对两个组织来讲，这都不是什么100或200米短跑，而需要付出长期、甚至是马拉松般的努力。如果上述想法能够为该地区各国所接受，那么现有的欧盟和北约成员国就可以开始进一步合作，以推动成立黑海国家共同体。