In Japan, informal negotiations are more important than formal procedures.

But more important, such talks enable families to try to sort out differences through discussion and informal negotiation, instead of squaring off later in court.

So as the peacemakers pursued their informal negotiations, shuttling around with draft resolutions, each had special concerns to pursue.

After some informal negotiations, it was decided small delegations would be allowed to meet briefly with some of the troops.

The informal negotiations were to be held in Paris.

This involved a moped engine designed by the plaintiff who entered into informal negotiations with the defendant; no contract was executed.

The agreement came after a week of informal negotiations among small groups of executive directors seeking a consensus.

Some of us think that informal negotiations are more effective, since no one needs to voice their positions in advance.

On this point, an agreement was quickly reached during informal negotiations between Parliament, the Council and the Commission.

We have twice held informal negotiations with the Council to come to an agreement.