51.   However, allegations of continuing human rights abuses in East Timor represent a major problem for otherwise strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia.

52.   In a move to strengthen economic relations between the two countries, a number of trade expos were held in Amman during the past two years.

53.   In our South Asian region, Bangladesh has consistently striven to promote and strengthen good relations among the South Asian countries through regional co-operation under the aegis of SAARC.

54.   Iranian Ambassador Mohammed Mahdavi told the South African Press Association on Sunday the two-day visit that begins Thursday was aimed at strengthening relations between the countries.

55.   Ireland plans to establish an embassy in Israel to strengthen relations between the countries, the government announced Wednesday.

56.   Incoming Philippine President Joseph Estrada assured U.S. President Bill Clinton on Friday that his administration will work to strengthen relations between the two countries.

57.   Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday expressing hope that his first official visit to the former Soviet republic will strengthen relations between the two countries.

58.   It said both sides were satisfied with the results of the visit and believed it would strengthen relations and help regional stability.

59.   It will look into ways to strengthen relations which will include the security aspect and issues relating to good governance.

60.   It offers participating countries the chance to strengthen relations with NATO in accordance with their own individual interests and capabilities.