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6. It was therefore decided to pursue the idea of a first-stage agreement, providing that it covered all the less controversial issues. This would boost confidence, and give momentum to the resolution of the remaining key questions (through train, Election Committee and Functional Constituencies). be a little more time to negotiate on these, since Legislation on the minor issues could go ahead in tandem. It was also agreed to seek to intensify the negotiating process, with more frequent rounds of talks.

7. The next round of talks will be 19-20 November, and we seeking a further round in the following week.

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