21.   A key aim of the meeting is to encourage the formation of a regional association of election officials, he said.

22.   The proposals encouraged the formation of free trade agreements with other nations to encourage globalisation and create new opportunities for Japanese companies.

23.   While the possibility of the front turning into a cyclone on Tuesday was remote, the mountainous terrain of Tawi-Tawi could encourage cloud formation, he said.

24.   Ministers said the intention was to encourage the formation of pools of top European arms manufacturers capable of competing effectively with American giants in the field.