11.   While admitting problems over the lack of English language skills of some partner countries and problems with poor equipment, officials said the exercise was helpful.

12.   Although there are language problems and alliance operational procedures sometimes need to be explained to the officers of partner countries, NATO officers say the forces are integrating well.

13.   ASEAN partner countries, including the United States, China and Japan, also will send representatives.

14.   The WTO report also pointed to the improvement of the economic situation in the country because of changes in the commercial policy of partner countries.

15.   NATO chief Javier Solana embarks Monday on a grand tour lasting several months taking in the capitals of NATO members and partner countries of the alliance, including Russia.

16.   The entire project will involve partners from Japan, the United States, South Korea and will be co-financed by the national export credit agencies of partner countries.