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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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The official signaled Bessent will make direct appeals to counterparts in bilateral meetings.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

"How much this will impact the overall process of recovering our bilateral relations from the profound crisis they're currently in, it is premature to say."

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Some sectors and provinces are likely to bear more pain than others, they said, and persistent uncertainty over the future of the bilateral trading relationship could weigh on business confidence and hiring and investment decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

China alone shares nearly $10 billion in bilateral trade with Iran, and paid roughly $31.2 billion for unreported Iranian crude oil imports in 2025, according to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

In December, we began a new round of secret bilateral talks with the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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