21.   It is expected to announce a new convention date soon.

22.   It also called for the creation of a new international convention on the management of freshwater resources.

23.   It will also continue negotiations on another new convention against nuclear terrorism, introduced by Russia.

24.   Molander said there were also arguments on whether to set up some sort of verification system to monitor compliance with the planned new convention.

25.   Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the meeting could likely create a new convention or treaty to combat terrorism.

26.   Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the General Assembly may decide on a new convention or treaty to combat terrorism.

27.   The conference adopted a new convention recognizing the growth in importance of private employment agencies as government agencies have lost their virtual monopoly in recent years.

28.   The ILO is also working on a new convention to prohibit the worst forms of child labor which will be ready for signing in two to three years time.

29.   The new convention would call for criminal penalties, specify preventative measures and rehabilitation of child victims, the statement said.

30.   The new convention against the most abusive forms of child labor is a good one to start with, Clinton said.