develop relations
develop relationships

"The most important thing is developing good relations at the working level."

Both countries enjoyed recently developed close relations in trade, culture, and economy.

His job was to develop friendly relations with the aliens.

"He's not one who goes out of his way to develop relations with other conservative leaders."

"I think we have a great stake in developing good relations with China," he continued.

Since the early 1980s, many states have increased efforts to develop direct commercial relations with foreign nations.

We can therefore use past experience to help develop future relations with Mexico.

From the late 1960s, the two parties developed mutual relations.

These people must have developed solid relations with the local tribes.

If at the same time we can help further develop relations with other countries, why not?