11.   Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski arrived in Romania on Thursday for an official visit, to improve regional cooperation and boost trade between the two countries.

12.   A single currency could enhance regional transactions and improve economic cooperation, Ecowas said.

13.   A Japanese document presented to a preparatory meeting of senior ASEAN officials on Saturday proposed the setting up of a working group that would explore ways to improve cooperation.

14.   A U.S.-sponsored center that aims to curb illegal migration by improving cooperation between Interpol, FBI and local police opened Friday in Sofia.

15.   A U.S.-sponsored center that aims to curb illegal migration by improving cooperation between Interpol, the FBI and local police opened Friday in Sofia.

16.   A statement issued after the meeting and carried by Tanjug state news agency, said the two parties would improve their cooperation.

17.   According to the statement, Nzo and Attaf also agreed to establish a joint commission aimed at improving cooperation in economic, business, scientific and technological relations.

18.   Aiming to hone their anti-terrorism skills and improve cooperation between them, law enforcement officers from four Balkan countries on Monday began a weeklong course on terrorism prevention.

19.   An Egyptian defense ministry statement said the war games aim to exchange expertise and improve cooperation between the coalition forces.

20.   Although arms sales are not likely to figure in the talks, officials will discuss ways of improving defense cooperation, diplomats say.