21.   He called for the United States to change its attitude immediately and agree to admit all countries -- even outside the Western Hemisphere -- that wanted free trade.

22.   However, Downer said Australia would not change its policy toward admitting the country to a regional security forum.

23.   But Perina said Washington has made no decisions on which countries would be admitted first.

24.   Cambodian Foreign Minister Ung Huot said after the ceremony admitting the country as an observer that there was no clear timetable for full membership as yet.

25.   While disagreement remains over the date of the summit, the more delicate question of which countries will be admitted at the meeting is also undecided.

26.   NATO is due to announce which countries will be admitted in the first wave at a summit in July.

27.   NATO is expected to decide which countries to admit in its eastern expansion in July.