While it'd sought clarification, the government team failed to turn up to a preliminary meeting.

虽然它寻求澄清， 但政府团队未能出席初步会议。

Officials from Cuba and the US have had a preliminary meeting to discuss the compensation the two former cold war enemies are seeking from each other.

美巴两国举行预备会议，商讨既冷战开始的赔偿问题。