We discussed the pivotal role of education in ASEAN in promoting human resources development, bridging the development gap, enhancing regional competitiveness, promoting sustained economic development, and facilitating friendship and mutual understanding among people in the region.

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That combustible mix of charm and intellect was on vibrant display last week as the two men grinned their way from photo op to photo op, cementing what they clearly hope will become a fast friendship of mutual interest and political romance.

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To state the obvious, this is not a new partnership, but an old friendship rooted in mutual respect, and a history of shared sacrifice.

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In Mr Ortez's case, that friendship has not been mutual.

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The Irish Premier, Bertie Ahern, said it was a day unlike any other, when both parts of the island could begin working together in a spirit of friendship and partnership for the mutual benefit of all the people, putting behind them the sectarianism and divisions of the past.

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First, the friendship between the United States and Indonesia can advance our mutual interest in development.

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The AWC alleges that sometime in January 2007, following the introduction by their mutual accountant, Tarazon and a 75-year-old woman developed a friendship and she became a customer of his.

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