41.   Weizman thanked Germany for building up trade, cultural and security ties and promoting Israeli scientific research.

42.   In contrast, the close US security ties with nearby Singapore and Malaysia led to arrests in those countries of members of suspected al-Qaeda cells.

43.   It stresses that Japan-US security ties are necessary not only to defend Japan but also for the stability of the Asia-Pacific region.

44.   A joint statement is expected to reaffirm bilateral security ties.

45.   A joint statement is expected to reaffirm security ties.

46.   Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Shen Guofang said the declaration calling for closer security ties could unbalance the Asia-Pacific region.

47.   Clinton and Hashimoto are to make a statement reaffirming their countries key security ties.

48.   Clinton and Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama had been scheduled to issue a joint declaration during his visit in November aimed at reaffirming the importance of joint security ties.

49.   FBI director Louis Freeh wound up a three-day visit to Egypt Sunday aimed at boosting security ties to fight economic crimes and terrorism.

50.   Usui will meet with his Russian counterpart Pavel Grachev in Moscow on Monday to exchange views on expanding bilateral security ties, including mutual visits by military personnel.