But echoing a skepticism rushing across the country and the Arab world, he described the draft accord as "a very flawed agreement."

The envoys presented a draft accord to President Milosevic, who said he would continue talks with them early Thursday.

Unanimous agreement is needed to produce a new draft accord.

A1 Jordan plans to approve an outline of a draft accord with Israel.

After an extensive review this spring, the Bush administration has concluded that the draft accord is flawed beyond repair.

At the same time, the administration concluded, the draft accord would grant foreign inspectors too much access to American installations and companies.

In general, the draft accord is weaker in its political, defense and economic parameters for Kosovo than the ethnic Albanians would like.

Admission of Shortcomings Over the rebels' caution, the 32-point draft accord spoke loudly for itself.

A draft accord is being debated.

Under the draft accord, which has been under discussion since 1985, border controls would be lifted among the five countries as early as next year.