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bilateral

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


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China is also the largest single bilateral creditor with Solomon Islands debt to Chinese banks for infrastructure projects doubling last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Greer has concluded the latest round of formal bilateral talks with Mexico, but negotiations with Canada have lagged behind, with the two sides appearing at odds over sector-specific tariffs and automobile manufacturing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He later travelled to Delhi for official talks before heading to Mumbai, where he met business leaders to explore investment opportunities and expand bilateral trade.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

More Chinese companies could be coming to the U.S., after President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached a deal in Beijing this month to establish a new bilateral “board of investment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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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