But if nothing else, the meeting was the first positive step in a long while.

This was the first positive step he had taken in weeks.

For several reasons this could be a positive step forward.

What do you think some positive steps forward for us both would be?

Officials present at the meeting reported that it was an important positive step.

That is a positive step, but it does not go far enough.

He said today that the new policy was "a positive step."

Those are all positive steps which, it is true, have not led to peace as yet.

That is an important and positive step in the right direction.

Therefore, I would say that this is a positive first step.