Within three weeks, the two were talking about far closer ties.

He then said that the country would work to create closer ties with China.

The visit was part of a larger trip intended to build closer military ties.

The move is seen as a precursor to closer economic ties.

They seem very open to closer ties with us.

He has promised to work for closer ties if Israel wants them.

During the early 1980s, closer ties were made with other British motor manufacturers.

They did not claim any closer tie with the deceased than the others.

Work for closer ties between Moscow and the country's regions.

He understands that the only way to do this is to build closer ties with America.