81.   He had no previous experience in economic or foreign affairs and has not introduced any major initiatives since taking office in May.

82.   He made assurances when he returned to the Kremlin at the end of December that payments would be made on time, but did not launch any major initiatives.

83.   However, no major economic initiatives were expected from the two-day ECO summit.

84.   However, he has not yet undertaken any major new initiatives and his government is widely seen as floundering.

85.   However, he has not yet undertaken any major new initiatives.

86.   However, no major economic initiatives were expected from the two-day summit.

87.   McMullan said major initiatives to help the health export industry would be included as part of the launch in Sydney on Sunday of Market Australia.

88.   Ms. Bhutto met with top political and security officials in Karachi on Saturday, but did not announce any major initiatives.

89.   Officials said no major new initiatives were likely in the joint currency statement.

90.   On West Asia, Chirac called on the US to launch a major initiative to break the deadlock in peace talks there.