None of them was making a move to begin discussions.
The purpose was to bring together world leaders to begin discussions on peace.
"Before we begin discussion of the matter so much on our minds, I'd like to make a statement."
If it's cancer, you'll probably begin discussions about treatment although it will be early yet to make any decisions.
The parties have merely agreed to begin discussion of these issues in two months.
The doctors began discussions with her about removing life support.
However, I think that we can still begin discussions on these issues and perhaps eventually reach a solution.
"In fact, we had already begun discussions with the Japanese."
Players and owners plan to meet next month to begin discussions on such a tournament.
We're ready to begin serious discussions, and I'm optimistic we'll be able to get things settled.