51.   At plenary talks Monday, officials accompanying Oleksy and Horn were also expected to discuss economic ties, officials said.

52.   Axworthy also said he discussed ties between Canada and rump Yugoslavia -- comprising Serbia and Montenegro -- and mentioned the possibility of Canada sending an ambassador to Belgrade soon.

53.   Besides regional and international issues, the two presidents also discussed bilateral ties and underlined the need to further boost especially economic and commercial relations.

54.   Besides the ever deteriorating situation in the Palestinian territories and the US military campaign against terrorism, the two leaders will also discuss bilateral ties.

55.   Delegates who were not identified also discussed future ties between Bosnia-Hercegovina and international financial organizations.

56.   Earlier South African and Tunisian officials signed two cooperation agreements and Mandela discussed closer ties with Ben Ali during closed door talks.

57.   During a visit to Moscow on Friday, Myasnikovich discussed ties with Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin, Interfax said.

58.   The two leaders will also discuss bilateral ties, Mussa said, adding that the talks would continue on Tuesday.

59.   The United States and North Korea held bilateral talks in New York Friday to discuss improving ties.

60.   The two leaders discussed bilateral ties and Menem praised UAE policy for helping Gulf security, they said.