The talks focused on continued close cooperation on human rights and environmental issues, as well as mutual support on initiatives of common interest, such as the reform of the UN Security Council. In addition, they discussed the security situation in Central America and ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement between EFTA and a number of Central American countries. Mr Burkhalter expressed Switzerland's desire for a speedy conclusion of negotiations for a double taxation agreement.
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