41.   The United States has traditionally been influential in Peruvian affairs and developed strong ties to the Peruvian security forces, especially in antidrug efforts.

42.   Thompson has found another way to develop deep ties with clients.

43.   Universities and the private sector are developing closer ties through internships and guest lectures.

44.   Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin held talks Tuesday with President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus on developing closer ties between Russia and its smaller western neighbor, news agencies reported.

45.   A Kokusai spokesman said that the brokerage house has been developing close ties with Deutsche Bank.

46.   A statement released afterward said the two discussed trade relations, and pledged to continue work on joint projects and encourage business leaders to develop closer ties.

47.   After decades of estrangement, India has been developing closer ties with the United States.

48.   After the announcement that U.S. troops would come to Georgia, angry politicians in neighboring Russia suggested that the Kremlin should respond by developing closer ties with Abkhazia.

49.   After dropping, he quickly endorsed then-candidate Bill Clinton and developed close ties to the White House.

50.   All three countries have sought to develop strong ties with the West in the post-Soviet era.