An additional step in the proceedings on the merits is that of the friendly settlement of disputes, which enables the parties to a communication to reach an agreement on a solution prior to a decision of the adjudicatory body.
14. 在案情审理中采取的另一步骤是友好解决争端，它使来文当事各方能够在提交裁决机构作出判决之前就一解决办法达成一致意见。