21.   Not withstanding important differences, there are clear similarities in the issues surrounding the residential care of children in the three countries.

22.   Opening the border removed all obstacles to trade and travel between the two countries.

23.   Peace talks between the two countries have failed.

24.   Peace talks have lessened the tension between the two countries.

25.   Relations between the two countries are in a fragile state.

26.   Relations between the two countries have almost reached boiling point.

27.   Relations between the two countries have degenerated.

28.   Relations between the two countries have deteriorated since the agreement was signed.