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bilateral

[bahy-lat-er-uhl] / baɪˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two sides
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
multilateral unilateral


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Canada for example is seeking bilateral trade deals with India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and with the European Union on digital trade, Ottawa's minister for international trade Maninder Sidhu told reporters Thursday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

President hosted Mr. Putin at a bilateral summit in Alaska in August 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

But even a cursory look beneath the surface revealed the challenges ahead for the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The Islamic Republic News Agency reported the men met and "discussed bilateral ties and international developments during their talks".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The government and the ANC agreed to continue bilateral talks to work toward a solution.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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