"I admit our member states are becoming more and more impatient on this issue because they see this is as crucial – the fight against corruption, media reform and independence of judiciary". He said statesmanship was needed in the region if the outline timetable for accession was to be met.
Subsequent negotiations, brokered by the United States, resulted in a trilateral statement (between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine) in January 1994, which outlined a timetable for disarmament and dealt with the financial and security issues that Ukraine had raised.
Egypt's interim leader has outlined his timetable for new elections, amid continuing unrest in the country.
They also outlined a timetable for adoption of a new law to protect children in the Congo.
Chilcot is preparing to outline a timetable for the publication of his report in the next 10 days.
While the Treasury Department did not outline a timetable for its latest stock offering, the sale is expected to be completed quickly.
"I would be grateful if you could outline the timetable for removing the discretionary powers of prime ministers to award resignation honours to their acquaintances and friends.
Patrick Harvie, co-convener of the Scottish Green Party, urged the first minister to outline a timetable for a second tilt at independence while SNP MPs pressed for a summer ballot.
Talk of devolution is thick in the air in Westminster, with Nick Clegg backing a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research last week outlining a timetable for devolving power to English cities and regions.
"We urge the government to outline a timetable for considering amendments to legislation to permit use of the techniques in the clinic if, as we hope, the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority's consultation in autumn shows public support for this important technology".
Instead, he outlined a complicated timetable for presidential and congressional elections that would culminate in the swearing in of a successor next July 28, more than 10 months from now.
