The statement also proposes a joint investigation of the collision and bilateral discussions over how to avoid similar incidents.

Administration officials did not define "meaningful participation," saying that it was a matter for months of bilateral and multilateral discussions.

The Canadian government told me: "We don't comment on specifics of bilateral diplomatic discussions."

Barriers to trade and intellectual property are also within the purview of bilateral discussions.

"There is no alternative but to seriously engage in bilateral discussions with Islamabad."

New technical-level bilateral discussions began in 1994 but soon fizzled-out.

However, Thailand has insisted that bilateral discussions could better solve the issue.

The framework for a structured dialogue has already been agreed to in previous bilateral discussions dating back to the mid-1990's.

Both summits included useful bilateral discussions on energy security and efficiency.

We strongly support the bilateral discussions between the two parties that may allow further progress.