A major obstacle is incomplete information on the number, condition and location of objects. The proposal seeks coordinated mechanisms for inventory, research, provenance checks, outreach and negotiations to receive artifacts.
Participants emphasized cooperation among cultural, diplomatic, public-security and justice authorities and other stakeholders. Funding, ownership and international negotiation expertise are also issues to resolve.
The drafting body will incorporate feedback before submitting the package to the competent authorities. The meeting advances the proposal rather than announcing its approval or the return of a new artifact.