A broader notion of balance is appropriate,including closing the development gap between advanced and developing countries,"

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But this free ride will end by 2006, when India and other more advanced developing countries must abide by TRIPS and enforce drug patents.

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Still, Syria was the central focus of the nearly two-hour meeting, which took place at the sprawling Mexican resort hotel where Mr. Obama stayed, just before the official start of the Group of 20 Summit of advanced and developing countries.

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There are those advanced nations who think that developing countries either cannot absorb this assistance, or that will not be held accountable effectively, and that the world's fastest-growing emitters should bear a greater share of the burden.

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