The two countries expressed the hope that their new ties would help the cause of peace in the Middle East.

But other countries expressed opposition to the research today.

These countries have already expressed concern about the proposed legislation on the industry, according to a European diplomat.

Other countries have expressed concern that the United States will take nearly all the manufacturing jobs, leaving them with few.

Only one other country, Ecuador, has even expressed an interest in purchases.

Other big countries, including Germany, also expressed skepticism today.

Finkel said six states and two countries had expressed interest, but he would not identify them.

The Commission has difficulties here, because the countries affected are not expressing their agreement.

Both countries have however expressed a desire to peacefully solve the dispute.

Many developing countries have expressed concern over the emphasis the commission put on the need for "sustainable development."