| IDEA Code | 031 |
| Name | Discussion |
| Description | Meetings (at any location), consultations and negotiations, in person or via telecommunications; includes talks, exchanges of gifts and other formal communications. This event form is a residual, not coded unless its sub-distinctions cannot be made. |
| Usage Notes | Both source and target are participants in the discussion event form. Offers to talk and negotiate are coded as Offer peace proposal. All invitations are coded to Extend invitation. |
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| Comments | Offers to talk and negotiate are coded as Offer peace proposal. All invitations are coded to Extend invitation. |