22. The secretariat presented the programme of work, which includes a strategic introductory part on the main priorities of the work of WP.29 vehicle automation, powertrain electrification and enhancement of environmental protection. The priorities would include further development in the implementation of the 1958, 1997 and 1998 Agreements, the main horizontal activities and the main topics addressed by the subsidiary bodies of WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/1/Rev.1). The World Forum noted the revised programme of work and documentation.

23. The secretariat presented the list of Working Parties and Chairs (based on WP.29-172-01/Rev.1). The World Forum noted WP.29-172-02 on the draft 2018 calendar for WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies.

24. The representative of China requested the secretariat, because of an overlap with Chinese New Year celebrations, to consider advancing the scheduled 85th session of GRRF by ten days.