71.   A Cuban vice trade minister visited Seoul last October, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, touching off rumors of improved political relations between the two countries.

72.   A former Soviet bloc country, Bulgaria has steadily improved relations with Turkey, a NATO-member, since the end of the Cold War.

73.   A Taiwanese negotiator on Saturday accused China of hampering improved relations by trying to impose preconditions for the planned visit to Taiwan by a top Chinese negotiator.

74.   And Cuba would see a reversal in its recent improved relations with the U.S.

75.   Analysts say improved relations with the mainland are a key component of any decision to relist on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

76.   As a precondition for improved relations, Egypt has demanded that Khartoum hand over information on those involved in the assassination attempt.

77.   As part of improved relations, the government has lifted an embargo on goods from the south of the island to rebel-held territory in the north.

78.   As part of improved relations, the government has lifted an embargo on goods from the south of the island to rebel-held territory.

79.   At the start of talks with Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon, Primakov said Russia wants improved relations with Israel.

80.   Athens has linked improved relations to their release.