31.   Eleven countries have expressed a desire to join the alliance.

32.   Eleven countries have expressed an interest in joining and have been involved in talks with the alliance.

33.   Few countries expressed unconditional support for the Middle East peace process.

34.   Few countries expressed unconditional support.

35.   French President Jacques Chirac visited India in January and both countries have expressed hope they will be able to improve their sometimes strained relationship.

36.   He said other countries have expressed interest in Egyptian gas, including Jordan.

37.   However, other countries have expressed concern about Paris having too much influence on the convention since French officials are already set to hold other key posts.

38.   Hopes for holding the conference have faded after several Arab countries expressed doubts about its outcome.

39.   In his speech, the Gabonese minister said several African countries had expressed their willingness to send troops to a U.N.-sanctioned peacekeeping force.

40.   It generally has good relations with its ex-Soviet neighbors, Kyrgyztan and Uzbekistan, although both countries have often expressed concern about unrest spilling into their territory.