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Both countries are fiercely independent.

Both countries are (or were) signatories.

Both countries are close allies of America.

Both countries are in poor economic shape.

Both countries are willing to go further.

Both countries are made better off.

Both countries are also former French colonies.

Both countries are human-rights nightmares.

Both countries are high-wage nations that face global competition.

Both countries are permanent members with veto power.

Both countries are frequently charged with conspiring to destroy Iraq.