Progress in this regard will be facilitated by discussions that have already taken place.

Japan appreciates the progress made in the discussions on decentralization, as reported by the Secretary General.

The Board notes the lack of progress made by ITC, beyond ongoing discussions.

Discussions are in progress to establish a frame of reference that can be used as a kind of control panel, so as to monitor progress on combating desertification.

The other fugitive, Dragan Zelenovic, has been detained by the Russian authorities, and discussions on the modalities for his transfer are in progress.

The successful realization of official peace talks through an observer reflects the significant progress made since informal discussions were held last November.

In this connection, the Seminars continue to be a useful forum to review progress achieved, particularly because of the open and frank nature of the discussions that take place.

OIOS noted that the Institute's outputs in 2004 were generally limited to preliminary project proposals, brief notes, discussions or progress reports, which do not constitute research products per se.

Finally, even with step by step progress on Iran s nuclear program, broader discussions are needed to address the many non nuclear issues that threaten regional stability.

His Government welcomed the progress that was being made in the constitutional review process there had been useful discussions between his Government and representatives of Gibraltar, Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Notwithstanding all the progress made, the security situation in Haiti remains fragile and there have been discussions on possible additional measures to assist the Transitional Government in the constitutional and political process now taking place in Haiti.

UNAMA is facilitating discussions in this matter.

Highlights from discussions and presentations during all sessions and two working group discussions are summarized in the following section.

Ongoing discussions

The discussions are summarized in the section below.

In closing, he wished the participants fruitful discussions.

The Committee remained actively involved in those discussions.

Four issues were central in discussions of development.

Summary of discussions

(c) Interactive discussions.

Working group discussions

Summary of discussions General concerns raised by participants In their interventions throughout the workshop, participants agreed that while the Convention process had made considerable progress over the years, its effectiveness and efficiency had come under increased pressure.

UNEP provided comprehensive information in several meetings and discussions.

On 4 February, at its 20th meeting, the Ad Hoc Committee heard the report of the Coordinator on the progress of informal discussions on draft articles 7.5 to 15 (see annex II).

Summaries of panel discussions

Content of the discussions

Discussions on Part I

Discussions on Part II

Summary of the discussions

(b) Summary of discussions in panel B and in the plenary

At the seminar, the Monitoring Group played an active role in the discussions and was a member of one of the panels of discussions.

General discussions and cluster by cluster discussions had taken place in April, and the President of the General Assembly intended to produce a draft consolidated document in early June for further discussions involving all parties, including civil society and the private sector.

Briefings and discussions took place over three days in March.

(b) Summary of discussions in panel A and the plenary

We look forward to further constructive discussions in this regard.

In Progress

Notwithstanding the essential role of verification, in order for substantive progress on an international legal agreement on PAROS to be achieved, it could be reasonable to postpone discussions on verification, while measures to enhance confidence and transparency must encouraged.

Some 600 representatives of major groups contributed to the discussions, making over 100 interventions during interactive discussions.

Meetings, workshops, luncheon discussions, participation in NGO Caucuses were as many occasions during committee Sessions and PrepCom meetings to promote discussions and lobby official delegates.

Group discussions during the workshop.

Discussions with the government continue.

Summary of statements and discussions

C. Discussions on Part III

Co Chairpersons' summary of discussions

Discussions of the working group