21.   The conference will provide a rare opportunity for the diplomatically isolated president to attend a major international forum.

22.   The conference will provide an opportunity to enhance economic cooperation and discuss free trade issue, according to Wellington Chamber of Commerce international trade manager, Tim Fowler.

23.   However, China cannot afford to be too cautious in Osaka and risk losing the opportunity the conference will provide for Beijing to push its bid for WTO membership.

24.   Lebanese industrialists are also hoping the Barcelona conference will provide them with much needed assistance.