31.   The new association is likely to entice more Saudis into the industry because of the guarantees provided by the association.

32.   The president of the industry group, Werner Stumpfe, has said a new association could provide more flexibility for struggling firms.

33.   Hariri used his visit to point up upcoming privatisations and a new association agreement with the European Union which should make Lebanon more attractive for foreign investors.

34.   Britain last week had told its EU partners it would allow the ministers to approve a new association agreement between the EU and Slovenia.

35.   Britain last week had told its partners it would allow the ministers to approve a new association agreement between the EU and Slovenia.

36.   But the new association is still far from uniting all writers, particularly Jews, under its umbrella.

37.   Deputies said the new association would be set up within the next few days.

38.   Downer noted the new association included four APEC members -- Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

39.   The new association of Portugal and its former colonies has been seven somewhat difficult years in the making.

40.   The new Indian Ocean association held its first ministerial meeting in Mauritius last week.