21.   He led also the two nations to a historic trade agreement to normalize commercial ties.

22.   He particularly targeted ministers reluctant to normalize ties with Israel and who are unhappy with his efforts to distance Jordan from Iraq.

23.   He said that Baghdad was ready to normalize ties with all Arab states and stressed that Iraq does not pose a threat to any country.

24.   Hussein rebuked Muslim fundamentalists and nationalists opposed to a settlement with Israel, and urged his people to support efforts to normalize ties with Israel.

25.   In return, Syria was to establish full diplomatic relations and attempt to normalize ties.

26.   Iraqi President Saddam Hussein vowed to respond to any step by Iran to normalize ties.

27.   Japan said last week that any talks to normalize ties would hinge on resolving the Arimoto case.

28.   Japan says any talks to normalize ties with North Korea would hinge on resolving the question of her whereabouts.

29.   Kim told Mori that he had the impression during the June summit that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was eager to normalize ties with Japan.

30.   Jordan stood out among Arab countries for the pace in which it normalized ties with Israel.