31.   But mostly, the two countries hope the visit will rekindle a strong relationship that fell into neglect after decades of active cooperation.

32.   Cardoso said during the Kremlin talks that his country hoped to sell more agricultural products, notably chicken, to Russia.

33.   Eleven EU countries hope to adopt the euro.

34.   He also said his country hopes to get involved in reconstruction projects such as the rebuilding of the Lebanese railways, the electrical system and water-treatment plants.

35.   However, both countries hope the pipeline will be the first link in a much larger chain.

36.   In a news conference, the Bulgarian leader stressed that his country hopes to join NATO and expects a clear declaration from the pact leaders about further expansion.

37.   In general, several other countries hope that the Rome effort will fail and that everyone will return to their countries and wash the dirty laundry at home.

38.   In the long run, the Mercosur countries hope to gain easier access to the EU for their agricultural goods.

39.   In recent years, authorities have tightened border controls in hopes of meeting the standards of the European Union, which this Balkan country hopes to join.

40.   In Taiwan, President Chen Shui-bian said his country hopes to develop closer relations with the United States under Bush.