 However, for now, both parties said a dialogue was impossible because of increased tensions and fighting.On December 20, 2006 just as major hostilities were breaking out, European Union Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Louis Michel conducted shuttle diplomacy between the TFG seat in Baidoa and the ICU government seat in Mogadishu.The warring parties agreed to talk, but the conflict continued to rage on, worrying observers whether the prospects of talks are moot for now.