1. The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) held its 196th session from 24 to 27 June 2025, chaired by Mr. A. Erario (Italy) The following countries were represented, following Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure of WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.1): Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Canada, China, Congo (the), Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand (Kingdom of) Tunisia, Türkiye, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Zimbabwe. Representatives of the European Union participated. The following international organization was represented: International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The following non-governmental organizations were also represented: American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), Association Européenne des véhicules électriques a batteries, hybrides et à Piles à combustible (AVERE), Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA) , International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), Fédération International de l’Automobile (FIA), Fédération internationale des véhicules anciens (FIVA), The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), International Council on Environmental Economics and Development Union (IC-EEDU), International Automotive Lighting and Light Signalling Expert Group (GTB), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), International Road Transport Union (IRU), International Standards Organization (ISO), Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), European Tyres and Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (ETRMA), European Tyre and Rim Technical Association (ETRTO),SAE International and Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, Inc. (RIVA). Other non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, independent experts and observers were represented: Mr. Andries Van Tonder. Some 140 participants attended the session in person.