neighbourly relations
collocation in Englishmeaningsofneighbourlyandrelation
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neighbourly
adjective
uk/ˈneɪ.bəl.i/us/ˈneɪ.bɚ.li/
friendly or helpful to ...
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relation
noun
uk/rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/us/rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
the way in which two people or groups of people feel and behave towards ...
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(Definition ofneighbourlyandrelationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The usually closely-knit networks of relatives and friends in the villages and town neighbourhoods, founded in kinship, trust and good neighbourly relations, are also very important.
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In the case of both countries, issues concerning neighbourly relations have stalled progress.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
A policy of mutual good neighbourly relations is therefore not just desirable – it is crucial.
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There is also a commitment to regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations, which are very much essential parts of the stabilisation and association process.
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It is consistent with our policy to build up good neighbourly relations, based on the widest co-operation in all fields.
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He has maintained his own view with integrity, but, above all, he has sought to do all that is possible to secure good neighbourly relations.
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We must learn to be on the best neighbourly relations with people who are so important to us.
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This sort of work could be an important part of the work to prevent illegal immigration and could help to improve neighbourly relations.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
This is essential for facilitating and deepening regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations.
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In addition to fostering normal neighbourly relations, they also serve as a means of sharing experiences that are relevant to other island communities.
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It should now be about the equality of people and good neighbourly relations.
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I sincerely hope that we will see good will prevail for the sake of good neighbourly relations.
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Maintaining good neighbourly relations, including a negotiated and mutually acceptable solution on the main issue, remains essential.
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Within this framework, the application of good neighbourly relations is very important.
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Generally speaking, good neighbourly relations have been demonstrated which, whether we like it or not, are the precondition to integration.
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Nevertheless, we affirm that we want good neighbourly relations.
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It would have to invest in peace and neighbourly relations, like any other state, because that is what economics and trade would dictate.
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This is a one-sided decision that is difficult to explain and it is damaging neighbourly relations.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
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