Because many scientists from different countries needed to talk to each other, they chose names for scientific things in the languages they all knew: Greek and Latin.

The most sensible course now would be to ratify the treaty and pressure the other countries needed for it to come into force to do the same.

He went on to draw a parallel to the period before World War One, saying all countries needed to "assume their responsibilities".

The feeling was that the country desperately needed to have law and order restored, and Fascism seemed the only avenue available, though the price would be high.

He likened the negotiations to pushing a rock up a "very steep hill," and said the participating countries needed to maintain momentum if they were to avoid damaging delays.

Mr. Perry, on the last stop of an Asian tour, said the three countries needed to act together to protect themselves.

After 9/11, all the country really needed from him was a speech.

"He said overall he was optimistic but warned countries needed to be wary of bubbles forming. "

The talks are an attempt to build on the fisheries provisions of the agreement, which remains 3 short of the 60 countries needed to ratify it before it can enter into force.

He said Islamic countries needed to promote better governance and to build bridges with the West.