continued consultation; ongoing discussions
Formal term used in business, government, or organizational contexts for discussions that are carried over or held continuously.
We plan to hold continued consultations on this matter.
The two companies did not reach an agreement, and the matter was left for ongoing discussions.
協議 means 'consultation' or 'discussion' in general, while 継続協議 specifically refers to discussions that are ongoing or continued over time.
Compound of 継続 (continuation) and 協議 (consultation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.