21.   Several ministers expressed worry any delay would cast doubt on international determination to enforce other dates set out in the Balkan peace accord.

22.   Some ministers expressed sympathy for his stand, and one suggested Wiranto should be given more time to step down.

23.   Surveying regional problems, the three ministers expressed grave concern over the conflict in Kosovo.

24.   The defense minister previously has expressed doubt that the army could be reorganized in four years because of the high costs.

25.   The Chilean minister expressed support for the South Korean policy, it said.

26.   The deputy Commerce minister expressed confidence that the new sugar price would help boost supplies in the market.

27.   The French finance minister Wednesday expressed hope the two sides could settle their differences without government help.

28.   The French minister had expressed optimism before he left Paris about a summit between the two countries, important trade and investment partners.

29.   The ministers also expressed concern over human and material losses suffered by the Libyan people and neighboring countries as a result of sanctions imposed by the Security Council.

30.   The ministers expressed confidence that the region will overcome the problems quickly as the economic fundamentals are still strong and the long-term prospects remain attractive.