15.22. The Chairman encouraged delegations to discuss the matter amongst themselves to find a solution. While his consultations had led to agreement on the requests from EFTA and the GCC, some delegations had, unfortunately, requested more time in respect of the other institutions. He suggested that the Council request the Chair to continue consultations on the requests for observer status from the five IGOs that had recently provided updated information, as well as on the requests from the eight other organizations that had not yet updated their information.
