proximity talks

British  

plural noun

1. a diplomatic process whereby an impartial representative acts as go-between for two opposing parties who are willing to attend the same conference but unwilling to meet face to face

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proximity talks

In the last month, they had developed into so-called "proximity talks", with both sides in the same two-storey building, according to multiple accounts from officials familiar with the details.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025

After five years of war, it was unreasonable to expect the Syrian opposition and regime delegations to find common ground in just a few days of proximity talks in Geneva, de Mistura said.

From US News ● Apr. 20, 2016

He described Monday’s decision to “postpone” the third round of proximity talks as a “suspension” and gave no indication of when it would end, adding that the HNC was “out of the negotiations”.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 19, 2016

The resumed talks will be "proximity talks," in which U.N. interlocutors visit the rival negotiating teams set up in different venues at the U.N. headquarters in Geneva.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2016

Kerry said initial talks would be "proximity talks", not a face-to-face meeting of participants in the same room.

From Reuters ● Jan. 21, 2016