61. The WTO delegates agreed to start next year on slashing farm subsidies and industrial tariffs and tearing down other trade barriers. 62. To that end, they said the delegates agreed that significant financial investments and open markets are needed. 63. While delegates agreed on most of the plan and an accompanying political declaration, there was deadlock on major issues dealing with financing and timetables. 64. If the delegates can agree on the composition of the parliament, it is likely to be put to a formal vote later on Tuesday. 65. If the delegates can agree on the composition of the parliament, it is likely to put it to a formal vote later Tuesday. 66. If the delegates can agree on the composition of the parliament, it could be put to a formal vote at the Loya Jirga. 67. If the delegates can agree on the formula it is likely to put to a formal vote later Tuesday. 68. A Pakistani delegate agreed. 69. As for political clout, most delegates agreed it is too early for that. 70. Conference delegates also agreed that rapid advancements in technology, such as the Internet, were of major concern. |