11. The representative of the Netherlands, Co-Chair of the IWG on Validation Methods for Automated Driving (VMAD), presented (GRVA-17-32) a brief overview of the deliverables being developed, as expected from the group by June 2024, and the two pillars of the work performed by the group, the first one related to the four subgroups’ activities and the second one related to the collaboration with the IWG on FRAV.

12. The representative of Canada, Co-Chair of the IWG on VMAD, presented the status report (GRVA-17-39) of the FRAV/VMAD integration group’s outcome. He explained the progress made by the integration group on definitions, on the structure of deliverables and on a matrix aimed at linking the safety requirements with the validation pillars.

13. The representative of OICA hoped that the forthcoming activities would involve all parties potentially interested in that workstream. The representative of Japan, Vice-Chair of GRVA, welcomed the three activities, from the IWG on FRAV, the IWG on VMAD and the Integration Group. He committed to support the process so that a final document is made ready in June 2024.