“The Global Compact is the culmination of thematic discussions and consultations among Member States and such actors as local officials, civil society representatives and migrants themselves; stocktaking and reflection on the views that were shared; and intergovernmental negotiations.
"Mkataba wa Kimataifa ni kilele cha majadiliano na mashauriano yenye mada kati ya Nchi Wanachama na wahusika kama vile maafisa wa serikali za mitaa, wawakilishi wa mashirika ya kiraia na wahamiaji wenyewe; kuhesabu hisa na kutafakari maoni ambayo yalishirikiwa; na mazungumzo baina ya serikali.