71.   He said Chinese leaders attached importance to his proposals on how Hong Kong and mainland China can boost economic cooperation.

72.   He also invited Sultan Qaboos to visit Israel, and said the two leaders had agreed to boost cooperation between their countries.

73.   He said Romania hoped to act as a bridge between central European states and nations seeking to boost economic cooperation around the Black Sea.

74.   He said the visit was spurred by China which has made contacts with Lebanon to explore ways of boosting economic cooperation.

75.   However, the two Farsi-speaking countries have recently moved to improve ties and boost cooperation amid concern among the Islamic opposition in Tajikistan.

76.   In a joint statement, the two countries said they have decided to boost bilateral cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy and defence.

77.   In Tunisia his visit is aimed at boosting cooperation in shipping and aviation and spurring investment, officials said.

78.   Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes left for the United States early Wednesday, aiming to boost defence cooperation and sustain diplomatic pressure on Pakistan.

79.   Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes on Monday said his upcoming visit to the United States would help boost defence cooperation, despite US concern over military tensions with Pakistan.

80.   Iran and Cuba announced their intention to boost economic cooperation during a visit here in late December by Cuban Foreign Minister Roberto Robaina.