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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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The two sides are currently negotiating the final text of a broader bilateral deal, but further details of the negotiations remain sketchy.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

China’s Commerce Ministry said trade teams from the two countries held in-depth discussions on tariffs last week and made arrangements regarding bilateral tariffs measures, according to an official statement released Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He also called for expanded cooperation in trade, agriculture, healthcare, tourism and law enforcement, describing bilateral ties as "mutually beneficial" and delivering "win-win results".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spent their first day of bilateral talks on Thursday showing an eagerness to manage the economic rivalry between their countries.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

All of our previous bilateral discussions had been laying the groundwork for these talks, which took place at the World Trade Centre, a modem exhibition center near Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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