31.   Over the winter, it changed its name to KL Minardi Asiatech, to strengthen its link to Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur.

32.   Since July last year, while other countries have been distancing themselves from Hun Sen, Tokyo has in fact strengthened its links with the strongman.

33.   The embassy said the visit was aimed at strengthening links between the French and South African defense forces.

34.   The development of areas of economic cooperation between ASEAN countries is expected to strengthen economic links within Southeast Asia.

35.   The Protestant majority demands strengthened links with Britain while Catholic leaders want formal ties with the rest of Ireland.

36.   The row is proving to be a major stumbling block in negotiations between the EU and non-member Switzerland to strengthen trade links.

37.   They agreed to strengthen links with international narcotics agencies, toughen anti-narcotics laws and share information on drug trade.

38.   This partnership aims at strengthening links between Asia and Europe, thereby contributing to peace, global stability and prosperity.

39.   Turkey sent a business delegation to Iraq Tuesday in an effort to strengthen trade links that are already flourishing despite U.N. sanctions against Baghdad.

40.   Velayati told reporters that Iran is eager to strengthen economic links throughout southern Africa.