However they insisted that a legally-binding treaty will be thrashed out by the end of 2010 and even suggested a timetable and deadline to ensure negotiations stay on track.

然而，他们坚称会在2010年底商讨得出一份具有法律约束力的协议，甚至还设定了时间表及最后期限来确保谈判不出意外。

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However they insisted that a legally-binding treaty will be thrashed out by the end of 2010 and even suggested a timetable and deadline to ensure negotiations stay on track.

然而，他们坚称会在2010年底商讨得出一份具有法律约束力的协议，甚至还设定了时间表及最后期限来确保谈判不出意外。

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