I think I can feel a new spirit and good cooperation from the Iraqi side.
He mentioned in particular his wish for me to hear their report on chemical and biological weapons. That seemed to me to be a positive development and I took it in good spirit.
This is a good opportunity for us to measure where we are during the early stage of the season.
The game is only just afoot. And there is yet more to come and there have been some hints of both good cooperation but also some inconsistencies that demonstrate, I think, that the road ahead is somewhat bumpy.
I think there is a good basis for conversation between the two sides aimed at ironing out those difficulties and seeing that we don't get into crisis again.
I think we are set for now to have a good clear and specific focus this weekend on what needs to be done in the months ahead.