31.   The announcement came on the same day Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erakat said during a diplomatic visit to Washington that the Palestinians denounce all violence against Israelis.

32.   The Japanese position statement came on the first day of a new round of talks here aimed at settling a longstanding dispute over civil aviation rights.

33.   The move came on the second day of a suspension of the arms delivery following US calls for the removal of a senior Bosnian defence ministry official.