Helsinki 1992 119 (4) They may accordingly agree to invite presentations by those international organizations and institutions mentioned in the Prague Document and others, as appropriate. (5) Those organizations, institutions and others as agreed may be invited to attend CSCE meetings and seminars as guests of honour with appropriate name-plates. (6) They will make full use of the information exchange under paragraph 44 of the Prague Document. Relations with non-participating Mediterranean States (7) Recalling the provisions of the Final Act and other CSCE relevant documents and consistent with established practice, the non-participating Mediterranean States will continue to be invited to contribute to CSCE activities. (8) Measures to widen the scope of co-operation with non-participating Mediterranean States are set forth in Chapter X. Relations with non-participating States (9) In accordance with paragraph 45 of the Prague Document, the participating States intend to deepen their co-operation and develop a substantial relationship with nonparticipating States, such as Japan, which display an interest in the CSCE, share its principles and objectives, and are actively engaged in European co-operation through relevant organizations. (10) To this end, Japan will be invited to attend CSCE meetings, including those of Heads of State and Government, the CSCE Council, the Committee of Senior Officials and other appropriate CSCE bodies which consider specific topics of expanded consultation and co-operation. (11) Representatives of Japan may contribute to such meetings, without participating in the preparation and adoption of decisions, on subjects in which Japan has a direct interest and/or wishes to co-operate actively with the CSCE. Increasing openness of CSCE activities, promoting understanding of the CSCE, expanding the role of NGOs (12) The participating States will increase the openness of the CSCE institutions and structures and ensure wide dissemination of information on the CSCE. (13) To this end: • the Chairman-in-Office assisted by the CSCE Secretariat will arrange briefings on the political consultation process; • the CSCE institutions will, within existing budgets, provide information to the public and organize public briefings on their activities; • the Secretariat will facilitate the flow of information to and contacts with the media, bearing in mind that CSCE policy issues remain the responsibility of participating States. (14) The participating States will provide opportunities for the increased involvement of nongovernmental organizations in CSCE activities.