11.   Talks began in October and Venezuela said it expects an agreement to be signed soon.

12.   The French government did not sign the agreement.

13.   The Mayors of Tokyo and New York signed an agreement to encourage cultural exchanges between the cities.

14.   The partners held several meetings preparatory to signing the agreement.

15.   The two countries have signed an agreement on military co-operation.

16.   The USA expressed reservations before agreeing to sign the agreement.

17.   Towards this end, agreements were signed on fishing, trade, environmental protection and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.