31.   Criticism by allies in Europe and other friendly nations on Helms-Burton has been virtually universal.

32.   Ginandjar said Indonesia welcomes the assistance of the IMF and other multilateral bodies, as well as friendly nations.

33.   He is offering to share some of the future technology with Russia and with other friendly nations.

34.   It is the symbol both of our spiritual and material poverty which we have never vanquished, despite opportunities, talents and the help of friendly nations.

35.   Mbeki left Cuba Thursday after a three-day visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two already friendly nations.

36.   Mexico has complained over a report that Canada spied on a Mexican trade negotiator, but Prime Minister Jean Chretien suggested such intelligence work against friendly nations is legal.

37.   Meanwhile, the top U.S. military officer in the Gulf region, Gen. Anthony Zinni, continued his talks with friendly Arab nations there, Bacon said.

38.   Support from formerly friendly nations such as Thailand has been drying up.

39.   The anti-Asian policy, for all intents and purposes, must be viewed as a time-bomb capable of destroying the spirit of cooperation between friendly nations.

40.   The official Emirates news agency WAM said the visit will foster bilateral bonds between the two friendly nations.