116. The secretariat explained that WP.1 was meeting in parallel and therefore WP.1 Secretary could not attend WP.29. The secretariat informed WP.29 that according to the WP.1 agenda, the global forum was, beyond the activities on Automated Vehicles, reviewing the consolidated resolution on road traffic R.E.1, which also addressed the element of periodic technical inspections.

117. WP.29 took note of the information provided and requested the secretariat to work in close cooperation with the WP.1 secretariat on the update of R.E.1, and to propose that R.E.1 be kept aligned with the provisions of the 1997 Agreement and the UN Rules annexed to it. WP.29 suggested that R.E.1 refers to the UN Rules under the 1997 Agreement and the related resolution R.E.6. WP.29 also encouraged delegates that take part in WP.1 to promote PTI Rules and the 1997 Agreement in the context of updating the content of R.E.1 to avoid duplications and divergences.

118. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI volunteered to contribute to the ongoing activities.

119. The representative of OICA welcomes the suggested coordination with WP.1 as it would be desirable.