We must not abandon our efforts to find common ground on those most challenging tasks.

This gives me cause to be optimistic that further progress will be made toward finding a common understanding on this issue.

The criteria and indicators processes have helped in developing a common understanding of the characteristics of sustainable forest management and in translating it into practice.

(c) Building consensus to promote common understanding of the issues

Considering that the exchange of national legislation, regulations and procedures on the transfer of arms, military equipment and dual use goods and technology contributes to mutual understanding and confidence among Member States,

What is important is that we find a common denominator among the overwhelming majority of Member countries.

To discuss, and promote common understanding and effective action on the content, promulgation, and adoption of codes of conduct for scientists.

Indeed, that was the common understanding that emerged from the Arria formula debate organized by the mission of Denmark.

In a world in which managing security has become so complex, it is essential that we develop a common understanding.

Individual States might help with training to develop the best practice, a common understanding and esprit de corps.

Second, it was vital to reach a common understanding as to the Organization's vulnerabilities and the threats it faced.

It is hoped that a common understanding will prevail on the food distribution mechanisms and that no further breaks will occur in the future.

Turkey encourages all efforts aimed at achieving a common regional understanding on this project with the participation of all parties concerned.

In the past, there have been a few areas in which the Committee was able to reach a common understanding on this subject.

Prior to the Joint Statement, Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea had held a number of bilateral discussions to reach that common understanding.

In any case, such other treaty may always be used as evidence of a common understanding between the parties

As a matter of fact, there was a common understanding between the parties concerned that, with the convening of the fact finding mission, the matter would be put to rest.

Also mentioned was the need to find common language concerning the delineation of the subject matter and the role of UNCTAD.

As is noted by the Secretary General, a common framework should be developed for the purpose of following up major United Nations conferences.

CCSQ OPS has given considerable attention to developing a common understanding on national execution.

In order for us to do this we had to find a common thread, what links us as a continent and as a people.

We all know that there was difficulty finding common ground on some sensitive issues.

It believes that it can trust the French Republic to strive for a joint and honourable resolution of the situation.

(b) Development of policy level understanding with UNIDO's partners on the potential role of the Organization in crisis prevention and recovery programmes

Note by the secretariat

Both meetings also focused on disaster management, with the ARF ministers reaching a common understanding on furthering regional cooperation.

74. The amnesty decree which was proclaimed in the first days of the Islamic government gave the impression that the way for a common understanding had been paved.

As suppliers or potential suppliers of nuclear material and equipment, their objective was to reach a common understanding on

Only then will a common approach to pressing issues, such as energy supplies, be possible.

Don't pay attention to anything he just said.

This one means understanding.

Well, that was a mistake.

There must be some mistake.

What mistake?

On the mandate to discuss, and promote common understanding and effective action on the content, promulgation and adoption of codes of conduct for scientists, the States Parties recognised that

48. UNSO has already begun supporting the African countries in the preparatory negotiation process, to assist them to arrive at a joint understanding on the priority issues and objectives.

At the same time, different approaches and interpretations led to a need to develop a common language concerning corporate contributions to development.

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That is really a misunderstanding.

No, this means understanding.

A misunderstanding, of course.

In considering global strategies, it is important to develop some kind of balance between the differences among cultures and the universality of human values in order to find a common basis for coexistence and mutual enrichment of cultures.

In a very different and perhaps even more difficult context, we need to find a common response commensurate with this new and terrible challenge.

152. Addressing the global development challenge requires building a common awareness of the many dimensions of development, and a better appreciation of the importance of the various actors in development.

(c) Good faith actions, which postulate that issuers and bond holders agree on the usefulness of a common understanding on best practices for engagement in cases of default.