11.   He said while his party welcomes the participation of minorities in the upcoming elections, it disagrees that Belgrade makes the decision on their behalf.

12.   Joshi told the meeting Monday that his party welcomes foreign investment only in infrastructure and high-technology areas.

13.   Major political parties welcomed the news.

14.   Mainstream parties welcomed the exit of the anti-immigration party.

15.   McCain said he opposes abortion, but that the party must welcome abortion-rights backers.

16.   Political parties welcomed the consultation, which began in June last year, which they said would eventually benefit the public.

17.   Several parties particularly welcomed the suggestion that Mitchell might get centrally involved in brokering compromise again.

18.   Still, the ruling Social Democratic party largely welcomed the trend.

19.   The party welcomed the tax concessions and the freezing of public fees and charges.

20.   The political parties however welcomed the package.