11.   Both sides still appear adamant over the issue of releasing jailed Tupac Amaru members.

12.   Both sides appear to believe time is on their side and say victory is vital.

13.   Both sides appeared to be pleased with the outcome after the two three-hour meetings.

14.   Both sides appear ready to call a high-level meeting of the U.N. Special Commission.

15.   Both sides appear to realize how much is at stake.

16.   Both sides appeared more upbeat than at any other time since the talks entered their intensive final phase four months ago.

17.   Both sides appeared to be no closer to bringing more than two years of talks to a close than they were when negotiations resumed in Washington on Monday.

18.   Both sides appeared to narrow their differences over the handover ceremony.

19.   A diplomat who has closely followed the talks said both sides appeared to have signed the new agreement at least in part for tactical reasons.

20.   Afterward, both sides appeared satisfied but offered few specifics.