On June 14 and July 12, 2007, the Secretariat and its International Support Office held working meetings in Vancouver and Beijing respectively. The meetings reviewed the establishment of the 4th phase Council and the progress since the 5th AGM of the 3rd Phase of CCICED, and had discussions on the preparations of the 1st AGM of the 4th Phase, on the financial arrangements of the 4th phase Council as well as on the working manual for the Secretariat and the International Support Office. Director of the Secretariat Guo Jing and Mr. Chris Dagg, Director of the International Support Office attended the meetings.