1.   Because of this heavy concentration, many Okinawans protest that they bear a disproportionate share of the burden of the security ties between the United States and Japan.

2.   Both sides instead are looking to cement their security ties.

3.   A joint declaration accompanying the agreement lauded the close security ties between the U.S. and Japan.

4.   But there will be emphasis on security ties, particularly given instability on the Korean Peninsula and a more assertive China.

5.   It will require mutual accommodation to prevent nuclear proliferation on the Korean peninsula and accommodation of Chinese interests in Sino-Pakistani security ties.

6.   The Ambassador said political and security ties between the U.S. and Japan remain strong.

7.   Philippine Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes urged Southeast Asian neighbors to boost security ties to defeat terrorism in the region, warning it could sap foreign investment and the economies.

8.   Ramos said he would urge Estrada to build on U.S.-Philippine economic and security ties.

9.   A House committee moved Tuesday to expand U.S.-Taiwan security ties and send a clear message to China that the United States would respond to aggression against Taiwan.

10.   A German-Chinese backed initiative on forging closer security ties to improve terrorist investigations is expected to get the green light at the meeting.