1.   The recent talks have greatly improved relations between North and South Korea.

2.   The release of Fang and Li removed the major obstacle to improved relations between China and the USA.

3.   Turkey insisted that improved bilateral relations with Armenia depended on peace in Nagorny Karabakh and Nakhichevan.

4.   Allegations in December about Pakistani nuclear weapons capabilities threatened to damage recently improved relations between the USA and Pakistan.

5.   Analysts said improved relations will boost inter-Korean business exchanges and cooperation, which have been virtually suspended since the incursion.

6.   Barak has wisely decided to complete the unfinished business of making an accord with the Palestinians and to seek improved relations with Syria and Lebanon.

7.   Besides solidifying relations with Europe, the decision also holds out the possibility of improved relations between the government and Kurds who sympathize with Ocalan.

8.   A new tax on bonds has also helped stocks, along with improved relations with the U.S. over the drug trade.

9.   According to polls, the common people in both countries overwhelmingly want improved relations.

10.   All three countries have been exploring improved relations with Pyongyang through diplomatic encounters, trade discussions, humanitarian relief projects and tourism.