these are open-ended

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I understand "these are open-ended" as "these arms-control talks are open to all other countries as well." Am I on the right track?

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First, researchers and security experts need to find deterrence strategies that are acceptable to three nations. China should join arms-control talks with the United States and Russia, even if these are open-ended. Second, international security discussions need to encompass emerging technologies and conventional weapons, as well as nuclear ones. Third, non-nuclear states, including Japan — my nation — need to be at the table.

Source: Nature 04 AUGUST 2020
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02282-9
 
No. It's about what the end is expected to be, not about how having other countries there. Why would you think that?

Also, the third point is about other states needing to be there. Context!
 
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