U.S.-Venezuelan relations have been tense in recent years, although both nations agreed this year to seek a relationship based on mutual interest.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

He says a meeting between Ri Gun and Sung Kim offers a chance for "mutual reconnaissance."

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

The president said America seeks a partnership based on mutual interests and mutual respect.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

Soli Ozel of Istanbul's Bilgi University said the alliance, one of the most significant in the Middle East, stemmed from a recognition of mutual security interests.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

"Together,we have a responsibility to foster engagement grounded in mutual interest and mutual respect,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.02

It hosted the event. "Guns and money are flowing from the United States south and fueling this problem and drugs are traveling north" "It's a mutual responsibility between the U.S.and Mexico."

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

'We'll talk about all the issues that need to be addressed as long as there's mutual respect and a recognition of the sovereignty of both countries.' And,I think that if we would move in that direction, based on those principles, we'd see some great things happen."

VOA: standard.2009.04.07