23. The expert from Japan, Co-Chair of the IWG on EDR/DSSAD, informed GRVA on the outcome of the work of the group. He briefly recalled the ALKS related activities already presented under item 4(a) above and also presented GRVA-05-34 with a review of existing national and regional activities as well as a proposed way forward for DSSAD.

24. GRVA endorsed the report provided.