Some had hoped to be spared such rituals because of coming reconciliation talks.

I can't say more than that," he told reporters, echoing a Vatican statement saying the reconciliation talks are ongoing.

The rival groups held reconciliation talks in Damascus on Friday and said they wanted them to continue.

Shakhrai who is also deputy prime minister called for early elections in Chechnya before the start of reconciliation talks.

The Iraqis need to begin national reconciliation talks and disarm the militias.

The report was published on 2 September 2011 after being delayed, reportedly to allow Israel and Turkey to continue reconciliation talks.

He appeared to have forgotten his plan, instead using the speech to offer reconciliation talks to Benazir Bhutto, the leader of the opposition.

He futilely offered to represent the refugee community in reconciliation talks with Hanoi to allow exiles to return home.

In response, the colonial administration sponsored reconciliation talks at Lake Munkamba.

He wanted to send far fewer troops and reënergize regional diplomacy, including reconciliation talks with the Taliban.