Beijing,which has extensive trade and economic ties with Tehran, has been reluctant to press for new sanctions.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

Presidents Obama and Medvedev say the United States and Russia will broaden their cooperation on intelligence and counterterrorism, and have improved their economic ties.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

Yang says he thinks the North Korean leader's visit is aimed at discussing cooperation with China on strengthening economic ties, nuclear disarmament talks and "the Cheonan incident."

VOA: standard.2010.05.03

A Turkish official said Friday that economic and defense ties with Israel will be reduced.

VOA: special.2010.06.05

The Turkish Parliament passed a motion calling for a complete review of all political,economic and military ties with Israel.

VOA: standard.2010.06.03

There are concerns the soured diplomatic ties could spill over to the ASEAN meeting on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum under way in Singapore.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

The two also have strong economic and scientific ties.

VOA: standard.2009.10.08