Mr. M.K. Papademetriou briefly presented the need and rationale for organizing the Consultation. He presented the objectives and the details of the programme (Annex 2), which were duly adopted. The objectives of the Consultation, in brief, were as follows:
a) to review the status of grape production in Asia and the Pacific, discuss the problems faced as well as strategies required to overcome existing problems;b) to elaborate on the potential and opportunities for grape development;
c) to discuss ways and means of strengthening collaboration on grape research and development.
