14. Mr. M.K. Papademetriou presented briefly the need and rationale for organizing the Consultation. He presented the objectives, the provisional agenda (Annex 2) and the details of the programme (Annex 3), which were duly adopted. The objectives of the Consultation, in brief, were as follows:
a) To review the status of deciduous fruit production in Asia, discuss the problems faced as well as strategies required for overcoming existing problems.b) Elaborate on the potential and opportunities for deciduous fruit development in Asia.
c) Discuss ways and means of strengthening collaboration on deciduous fruit research and development.
