But if the ends are truly agreed, the detailed talks now beginning between ministers and their critics should be able to find the means.

He said detailed talks were not possible until after the financial advisers completed their evaluations.

But a senior official of the United States trade representative's office is taking part in detailed talks here.

At the discussions with the planning board, there was lengthy and detailed talk about the landscaping.

They established a "liaison committee" that is to meet every two or three weeks and chart the direction of the more detailed talks.

The hearing comes right after detailed talks by the players about the prospective reopening of the collective bargaining agreement.

The detailed talks at the United Nations on drafting a resolution are expected to begin next month.

Such detailed talks should not have occurred before the formal contracting process began, Justice Davis said.

Whether the meeting becomes a turning point or another false dawn will depend on detailed talks at the level of senior officials.

At the detailed talks that will follow in Islamabad, officials will be under orders to set up working groups on a wide range of issues.