21.   The council agreed that the prime minister and his Cabinet should be empowered to draw up policies relating to national security and the budget.

22.   The council did agree to divide the review into two phases, something friends of Iraq had sought.

23.   The council has also agreed to host a program to provide a counter view of contemporary Russia following an appearance by the Russian leader, if it occurs.

24.   The council agreed unanimously that the program breached a number of provisions of the code.

25.   The council also has agreed to provide food and transportation.

26.   The council could not agree on the formation of a parliament, which had been seen as the most likely forum for public participation.

27.   A senior official said the council had agreed to the privatisation during its meeting last year in view of the rapid development here.

28.   Abdul Karim said the council has also agreed to assign some of its officers to monitor the areas as requested by the Waterworks Department.

29.   After the U.S. veto, the council agreed to give preference to African candidates so the continent would hold the post for two terms, as has been customary.

30.   After the U.S. veto, the council agreed to give preference to African candidates so the continent would hold the post for two terms.