Out of this emerges a subtle portrait of the complexities of a long companionship based on confidences rather than mutual confidence.

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Understanding views of the long term, clarifying thinking on key military issues and devising concrete efforts to build mutual confidence are the initiatives that could alter the perceptions in Washington and Beijing that enhance distrust.

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"For us to function effectively on behalf of the public there has to be mutual confidence within the Treasury team, and there can be no breach of trust between a Minister and his political members, " he added.

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This approach respects diversity in the region, while promoting mutual understanding, confidence, and transparency.

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Both agreed to work to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence.

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The resulting mutual transparency inspires a confidence and trust that is much more difficult and time-consuming to develop through other means.

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The move was intended, at least in part, to boost consumers' confidence in Mitsui Mutual.

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He argues that to prevent minor incidents escalating in this way, Asian countries need to invest a lot more time in discussions of regional security and do more to replace mutual suspicion with co-operation and confidence-building.

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It is in China's interests to build confidence with its neighbours, reduce mutual strategic distrust with America and demonstrate its willingness to abide by global norms.

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According to Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Officer Ron Joelson, the overall lack of confidence in the economy and the global nature of the markets have made it increasingly difficult for companies to make hiring decisions or confidently plan for business growth.

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The talks on Friday produced a financial statement, agreed by the leaders of the 26 countries, expressing "confidence that with full implementation of the necessary policy reforms and strong mutual support, financial stability would be restored".

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