Initiatives such as the Asian-African Strategic Partnership established to improve investment opportunities between Asia and Africa, the annual China-Africa Co-operation Forum and frequent trips by high-level Chinese officials to resource-rich countries such as South Africa and Nigeria have bolstered the China-Africa relationship.

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This level of co-operation is necessary to allow Iraqi officials to provide for the security of the inspectors.

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"The level of co-operation between two countries has been good, " the official added.

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Australia's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said in a statement it was "pleased with the level of co-operation" from the Egyptian authorities.

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At a news conference with Mr Karzai and Mr Zardari, Mr Cameron said "an unprecedented level of co-operation" had been agreed between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Also on the agenda will be Belgrade's level of co-operation with the International War Crimes Tribunal at the Hague and regional issues in southern Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro.

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Dr Piff himself suggests that the increased compassion which seems to exist among the poor increases generosity and helpfulness, and promotes a level of trust and co-operation that can prove essential for survival during hard times.

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On one level it is easy to find co-operation on this.

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