"forge stronger ties" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to the process of creating and maintaining strong connections, such as relationships, partnerships, or alliances. For example, "The two countries made an effort to forge stronger ties through increased diplomatic visits."
Some of these institutions, looking to forge stronger ties, are also pushing for greater sharing of resources and closer collaboration.
In Moscow, leaders had expressed cautious optimism that the new American leader could forge stronger ties than Obama did.
Museums have heralded these restitution agreements as a way to take a stand against illegal excavation and forge stronger ties with art-rich nations.
This has helped forge stronger ties between Amazon and authors at a time when publishers are already feeling competitive pressure from Amazon's plans to accelerate its own book publishing program.
It is also where the borders of Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela meet, a region of economic potential if Guyana chooses to forge stronger ties with its South American neighbors.
A smattering of opposition parties, loosely united in their pledge to forge stronger ties with the European Union, have vowed to form a coalition, which would give them a majority of 53 seats in the 101-seat Parliament.
Both countries had opposed the American invasion, but now seem ready to forge strong ties with Baghdad.
Hong Kong entrepreneurs are building universities in China to forge strong ties with the governments of the country's booming southern provinces.
While many have contended that minority chancellors have a better chance than whites have to forge strong ties with minority parents, Michael D. Casserly, executive director of the Council of Great City Schools, said that experience had often proved otherwise.
The consortium's researchers have found that, like at Paderewski, even the worst schools improve if they have the right resources, including a principal who can forge strong ties between the school, parents and the community; hire good teachers and give them opportunities to improve their skills; install a rigorous curriculum; and make the school safe and centered on students' needs.
Being on campus enhances communication with professors and faculty, allowing the one-on-one personal interaction necessary to forge strong ties and relationships with mentors.
