Meanwhile, the United States remains largely sidelined in the economic and diplomatic arena, even though it maintains strong security relations with Latin American governments.
Until yesterday, Verizon and union officials said, the talks had been bogged down over the company's demand for more flexibility to lay off and transfer workers and the union's demand to maintain strong job security protections.
The Saudi increase is partly owing to tensions with Iran, but also the desire to maintain strong and loyal security forces to insure against potential Arab spring-type protests, says Sipri.
Like Kayibanda and Habyarimana, he worked tirelessly to attract foreign assistance, to maintain strong order and security, and to grow the economy.
One company, Coinsuper, recognizes the seriousness of maintaining strong internal security, operating in the heart of central HK.
"We recognise that maintaining strong border security is a priority but we also want to see sufficient resources available to meet passenger demand and keep delays to a minimum at the busiest times.
She also noted that all governments when framing terrorism laws needed to balance "all possible security measures versus rights and liberties", and also maintain strong community links.
The assembled leaders did, however, pledge to honour that commitment and maintain "strong support … including through bilateral and multilateral assistance" on current and future global food security challenges.
"This incident reinforces the serious nature of the cyber security threat faced by defence industry, and the need for industry partners to put in place, and maintain, strong cyber defences," the government said.
How can we maintain strong, healthy relationships?
