As cultural exchange continued between the two countries, their mutual understanding became even deeper.

At present the text book issue between the Korean and Japanese governments is developing into a significant problem affecting both countries.

The countries terminated friendly relations.

The two countries are antagonistic to each other.

Both countries entered into peace negotiations.

The two countries negotiated a treaty.

Both countries are now at peace.

The two countries were leagued with each other.

The two countries will negotiate a settlement to the crisis.

Relations between the two countries have been strained to the breaking point.

The two countries are closely related to each other.

The delegations of both countries met in Geneva.

Trade friction might arise between the nations at any moment.

Both countries are now at peace.

Import restrictions are barriers to closer relations between the two countries.

The war between the two countries ended with a big loss for both sides.

What will become of our close relations if the bilateral security treaty expires?

Trade friction might arise between the two nations at any moment.

A submarine cable was laid between the two countries.

There are signs of growing tensions between the two countries.