Sentence examples for cementing relations from inspiring English sources

He added that 'Ndrangheta members living in the north for many generations had gradually acquired a full knowledge of the area by "cementing relations with local communities and prioritising contacts with local politicians and institutions".

Mr. Obama also needs to make clear to lawmakers, especially those in his own party, that this agreement is essential to cementing relations with a strategic partner and one of Asia's most dynamic economies.

"There are ample potentials and opportunities for cementing relations… and there is no obstacle on the way," Rouhani said, according to a statement released by his office.

According to a 2010 report from Jane's Sentinel Security Assessment, "Italy's role in the war in Iraq, providing 3,000 troops to the U.S.-led effort, opened up Iraqi reconstruction contracts to Italian firms, as well as cementing relations between the two allies".

"Privately financed parties, and private parties, are used to cement relations with the administration".

Instead, Ms. Rice has said that America needs to re-cement relations with its allies in Europe and Asia.

The dynasty tried to cement relations with Thebes through political marriages with priestly families.

Moreover, their backing has helped to cement relations between southern and northern Sudanese groups opposed to the regime in Khartoum.

He toured South American countries hoping to cement relations, but there appears to have been little follow-up.

Mr. Serrano Suner, Franco's brother-in-law, was foreign minister from 1940 to 1942, when he was developing a policy to cement relations with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.

Obama also moved to cement relations with other big climate polluters – notably China, entering a joint agreement last year to cut emissions, and India, Brazil, and Mexico.