11.   The SEC had indicated its readiness to grant another extension, but first wanted an assurance it would be the first and last.

12.   They should also have an association agreement with the European Union, indicating their readiness for future integration with Western Europe.

13.   But the government of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia indicated its readiness to start exporting natural gas soon after it came to power in October.

14.   It has indicated its readiness to participate in projects to lay the foundation for regional cooperation in the Middle East.

15.   Italy is to lead the force, and France, Greece, Romania, Spain and Turkey have all indicated readiness to contribute troops.

16.   On Friday in talks with Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic, Carter said Karadzic had indicated a readiness to agree to mediation with a view to accepting the peace plan.

17.   Soon after the government of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia came to power in October last year, it indicated its readiness to export natural gas.

18.   SPD parliamentary leader Rudolf Scharping and defence spokesman Walter Kolbow this week also indicated their readiness to back a new mandate for peacekeeping forces in Bosnia.

19.   The Japanese action could lead to an escalation of the dispute as the US administration has indicated readiness to take countermeasures against such a move, Kyodo said.