61.   Nigerian troops are in Sierra Leone as part of a defense pact between the two countries to fend off rebel attacks, particularly in Freetown.

62.   None of the countries, however, has welcomed a defense pact with Iran.

63.   Officials from both countries say military exercises are allowed under a mutual defense pact which remains in effect.

64.   On Thursday, the ministers agreed on the implementation of an EAC memorandum that is expected to culminate in a defense pact among the three nations.

65.   One version of a defense pact would declare that an attack against Israel be considered an attack against the United States.

66.   Regarding the defense pact signed, Brazilian Gen. Alberto Cardoso emphasized the willingness of both nations to maintain the military balance in the southern cone.

67.   Relations between Turkey and Israel have rapidly improved since the signing of a defense pact early last year.

68.   Qatar and the U.A.E. both have signed defense pacts with France.

69.   Relations between Turkey and Israel soared since the signing of a defense pact early last year.

70.   Richard signed an expanded defense pact with Qatar in Doha on Saturday shortly after he arrived.