1.That document is supposed to be the starting point for the talks.
starting point n.出发点; 起始点;
例句:For most, germany will be the starting point.
对大多数中国企业来说,德国将是起点。
2. The distrust is making it difficult for the negotiations to move forward.
move forward 前进;
例句:Some reforms may move forward, but probably as pilot schemes.
一些改革可能会向前推进,但是可能只是作为实验方案。