In this context, it may be of interest to note that one strategic issue which the region must address is the need to come to terms with the possibility of low oil prices, with resultant cuts in public spending.
在这里，有一点应该指出，这一地区必须解决的一个战略问题就是：需要就降低石油价格从而最终导致削减政府开支的可能性问题达成协议。