61.   But Susak also developed close ties with Washington, particularly with then Defense Secretary William Perry.

62.   But Susak also developed close ties with Washington, and American military advisers helped rebuild the Croatian army.

63.   Canadian businesses are keen to develop long-term ties with their counterparts in India following the economic liberalization program pursued by New Delhi, a Canadian government official said Tuesday.

64.   Chernomyrdin developed close ties with Western leaders during the five years he was prime minister before being dismissed in March of last year.

65.   Demirel said Turkey is developing close ties with the Central Asian Republics, while it continues to solidify its relations with the European Union.

66.   He expressed hope that commercial flights between Israel and Jordan will help to develop bilateral ties.

67.   He said his country was particularly looking to develop economic ties with India, China and South Korea.

68.   He said Poland already has developed close ties with NATO by permitting NATO exercises on Polish soil.

69.   He told Prime Minister Li Peng during a meeting on Wednesday that Mongolia wants to develop its ties with China, Xinhua reported.

70.   Hutchinson said officials are concerned, though, that al-Qaida could develop closer ties with the traffickers as it comes under U.S. pressure.