State Department officials said the negotiations would begin next month.

Beginning in 2001, soon after Bush took office, negotiations began to break down.

Negotiations to create the new church began in 1982 and the vote today had been expected.

It is not yet clear whether serious negotiations can begin.

It is the very first moment at which negotiations can begin.

Negotiations for the book began last week; no deal has yet been reached.

Negotiations on the complex deal began more than a year ago.

Negotiations on a new contract began about three months ago.

Negotiations on the production and safety issues began March 25.

Final negotiations began on 1 May, when an agreement was almost reached.