French officials said a cabinet-level meeting about airport security was held on Monday.

During his two terms, there have been more cabinet-level meetings, Congressional exchanges, communications and negotiations between both nations than ever before.

North and South Korea began their first cabinet-level meetings here today since the start of a crisis last fall over the North's nuclear weapons programs.

The Administration's divisions became clear at a Cabinet-level meeting two weeks ago, according to Administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.

This led to further talks at the 15th inter-Korean Cabinet-level meeting in Seoul.

To Be Heard It would also create annual cabinet-level meetings between African and American officials.

The North has also canceled cabinet-level meetings with the South and failed to sign a pact to rebuild a rail link across the demilitarized zone.

Mr. Bush has repeatedly said he was not present at key Cabinet-level meetings at which the Iran arms deals were discussed.

The official also outlined a series of cabinet-level meetings planned before the end of the year on trade, the economy, the military, national security and science and technology.

The official added that the national security adviser, Anthony Lake, who headed today's meeting, has not decided whether to convene another Cabinet-level meeting on the issue.