21.   In March, Greek Foreign Minister Carolos Papoulias made a visit to Albania that boosted relations.

22.   It also has a customs union agreement with the EU to boost economic relations.

23.   Iraq has tried to purchase as much as it can from Arab countries to boost its relations with them, the paper noted.

24.   It said Chirac stressed that France is keen to boost relations with the U.A.E., and discussed developments in the region, including the Middle East peace process.

25.   Kharrazi, who arrived Friday, said that relations between the two countries were good and that his visit was aimed at further boosting relations, MENA said.

26.   Kuchma has also sought to boost relations with the West, but Russia remains a key trade partner.

27.   Malaysia seeks to boost bilateral relations with Iraq, Malaysian Foreign Minister said Sunday after talks with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

28.   Mariano said a solution to the East Timorese problem would boost relations between countries participating in the ASEM.

29.   North Korean Foreign Minister Kim Jong Nam met President Hafez Assad Friday for talks on boosting bilateral relations.

30.   Paris -- South Korean President Kim Young-sam arrives for visit to boost trade relations.