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Enclosure: Scenario for the opening plenary session of the substantive multi-party talks

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The document, authored by the UK and Irish Governments, outlines the scenario for the opening plenary session of the substantive multi-party talks scheduled for 10 June 1996. It details the procedural guidelines and agenda for the session, emphasizing the necessity for all participants to declare their commitment to democracy and non-violence as per the International Body's report. The British Government will chair Strand One, while both the British and Irish Governments will jointly chair Strand Three. Senator George Mitchell, General John de Chastelain, and Mr Harri Holkeri are invited to provide independent chairmanship for various aspects of the negotiations. The opening plenary will include the appointment of a Business Committee, discussions on a comprehensive agenda, and the International Body's proposals on decommissioning. The document also includes procedural guidelines for the conduct of negotiations, emphasizing consensus decision-making and the establishment of committees and subcommittees to address specific issues. The plenary session aims to build confidence among participants and ensure a meaningful and inclusive negotiation process.

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1996
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McClay Library and Archives, Queen's University Belfast, digitized by the Quill Project at https://quillproject.net/resource_collections/384/.

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