Should the current exploratory talks develop into concrete plans, the effort would almost surely be coordinated by the council.

The two companies are in exploratory talks, and have not discussed price, he said.

We are meeting all of the employers involved in the dispute on Monday to complete our exploratory talks with them.

Several months ago, he held exploratory talks about a merger with Citigroup.

"She will be representing us in the exploratory talks with Alaj."

Trade groups for both sides say the negotiations, which began early this year, never went much beyond exploratory talks.

Pressure is bound to mount upon the British Government to get exploratory talks moving.

The two sides met for three hours today, continuing exploratory talks that opened Thursday.

Nevertheless, he has begun exploratory talks aimed at a political and military deal with the rebel group.

The Social Democrats and the alliance have already held exploratory talks about forming a government.