61.   An official Greek delegation, the first in four years, was due later Monday in Skopje to work out technical details of resuming diplomatic and trade ties.

62.   Although relations are still frosty between Chinese and Taiwanese leaders, trade ties between the two sides have been growing quickly during the last decade.

63.   An Australian cabinet minister spoke out in favor of closer trade ties with Taiwan on Thursday, and dismissed concerns his visit would sour ties with China.

64.   And in an era when neighbors are supposed to be strengthening trade ties, Ecuador and Peru exchanged gunfire.

65.   And in an era when neighbors are supposed to be strengthening trade ties, Ecuador and Peru were exchanging gunfire.

66.   An embassy statement quoted British Ambassador Sir David Blatherwick as saying the visit was an outgrowth of increased trade ties between the countries.

67.   As for the trade ties between Jordan and the EU, there was always a big gap causing a deficit in the balance of payments.

68.   As trade ties with China have grown stronger, Taiwanese businesses have stepped up pressure on the government to open links.

69.   Australian Trade Minister Bob MacMullan reiterated Sunday that Australia was interested in developing trade ties with the kingdom, the official news agency Petra reported.

70.   Asked whether Arab traders would have difficulties attending the Guangzhou trade fair, Sun said they would be welcomed to strengthen trade ties with China.