121. In closing the Consultation, the Chairman thanked Experts for their contributions and their efficient manner in which they had collaborated. He expressed the view that the Consultation had addressed important issues relating to shared stocks in a comprehensive manner and added that the outcome of the Consultation would assist in better understanding the complex issues involved.
122. Mr Garcia thanked the Government of Norway for its support for the Consultation and the Experts for their excellent participation. He indicated that the report of the Consultation would be made available at the forthcoming Twenty-fifth Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries in February 2003.
