21.   WITH the goal of establishing international relations, enhancing cultural ties and encouraging academic exchanges, Universiti Putra Malaysia students and staff visited Peru recently.

22.   According to Daily Variety, one reason Microsoft and NBC want to enhance ties stems from the emerging use of cable lines to connect to the Internet.

23.   During the visit aimed at enhancing bilateral ties, Kaabneh will also discuss with his host the possibility of holding joint military exercises.

24.   The prime minister earlier Wednesday held talks with Indonesian President Suharto and the two leaders agreed on the need to enhance bilateral ties, said Indonesian State Secretary Murdiono.

25.   The visits are aimed at enhancing bilateral ties, particularly trade, Abdul Halim Ali, deputy secretary-general of the Malaysian foreign ministry, said.

26.   Jayakumar said Singapore attached importance to its relationship with Malaysia and would work with Kuala Lumlpur to enhance ties.

27.   Kim arrived Thursday at the start of a two-week, six-nation trip devoted largely to enhancing ties with the European Union.

28.   Members of ASEAN, which groups Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines, have proposed a summit to enhance ties with Europe.

29.   South Korea and Bangladesh agreed Wednesday to enhance economic ties through the provision of Korean loans and grants and training cooperation, a foreign ministry spokesman said.

30.   The agreement is part of recent efforts to enhance security ties.