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 But it is useful to have talks going on and some sense of progress. We need confidence that the next step will come.

Romania is the only country in Eastern Europe that did not break relations with Israel.

We have to keep things moving.

You have done so much, but we hope you will do more. Any time there are mutual problems which you think we should discuss, please get in touch and we will cooperate closely for the be st solution.

You have been extremely helpful. Our relationship with Romania is excellent and we want to make it better. We appreciate your offer on North Korea. We will be back to you.

Counselor Pungan is willing to come here from time to time when something is urgent.

[The meeting then ended.]