11.   Beijing is eager to obtain more Russian military technology and build up its friendly ties to Moscow.

12.   Baykal told reporters it was essential for regional and world peace to develop friendly ties between Turkey and Greece.

13.   Belo said he hoped East Timor and Indonesia could eventually forge friendly ties.

14.   Both have had friendly ties with Iraq for years and could be in a position to influence Saddam, Albright said.

15.   Calderon said the dispute should not get in the way of friendly American ties with Puerto Rico, currently a U.S. commonwealth.

16.   Chang said Tokyo must act to prevent similar incidents that might harm friendly ties and peace and security in the region, according to a statement.

17.   Despite Western accusations that Libya supports international terrorism, Mandela has maintained friendly ties with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

18.   Greece maintains friendly ties with fellow-Orthodox Serbia, and protesters have staged almost daily anti-NATO and anti-American demonstrations since the airstrikes began.

19.   Greece maintains friendly ties with fellow-Orthodox Serbs, and is not participating directly in the bombing.

20.   Greeks maintain friendly ties with fellow Christian Orthodox Serbs and public opinion is vehemently opposed to the airstrikes against Yugoslavia.