As highly vulnerable newcomers, the Pilgrims were careful to establish diplomatic relations with the local Indians.

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"The Holy Father wishes to express his warm congratulations for the historic decision taken by the Governments of the United States of America and Cuba to establish diplomatic relations, with the aim of overcoming, in the interest of the citizens of both countries, the difficulties which have marked their recent history, " the Vatican Secretary of State wrote in a statement Wednesday.

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However, Syria has recently sought to convey the impression that it respects Lebanese sovereignty and independence, and in October last year it agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations for the first time since the two former French Mandate territories became independent in the 1940s.

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The United States was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Myanmar, and our countries have long history and have maintained friendly relations.

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In 1955, after talks between the Soviet Union and West Germany, the two sides agreed to establish diplomatic relations.

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On Friday, the departments of Treasury and Commerce announced revisions to existing Cuban sanctions, in the third set of regulatory changes since the President announced in December that the United States would re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba.

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