Even if the meeting does not produce a date, preparations for the polls are expected to be the main agenda.

CNN: PARTY ON THE MOVE

On March 25 Obuchi had flown to Okinawa to inspect preparations for the Group of Eight Summit meeting scheduled to be held there in July, and soon after that, Mt.

CNN: Taking Over

The Intergovernmental Preparatory Committee, meeting from 24 to 28 July, will review preparations for the Conference and also assess progress in the implementation of international support measures for those countries, particularly in the areas of official development assistance (ODA), debt relief, investment and trade.

UN: [21 Jul 2000] DEV/2253 : LAYING GROUNDWORK FOR THIRD UN CONFERENCE ON LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, PREPARATORY COMMITTEE TO MEET AT HEADQUARTERS, 24 - 28 JULY

With this meeting only a month away, the lack of time for systematic preparations is distressing.

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"It is crucial to have this meeting with the players to prevent any form of misunderstanding which could derail preparations and execution of this tournament, " Olajire said.

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City officials are working to seize on the preparations for the games as a selling point for its tourism and meeting business in advance.

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On Friday a meeting was held, involving road operating companies, Transport Scotland officials and the Met Office, to discuss transport preparations for the weekend and early next week.

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