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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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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

America’s bilateral goods deficit with China has already fallen to $221 billion in 2025 from $442 billion in 2018 — a 50% reduction over seven years.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 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

After another bilateral meeting with Xi and a working lunch, Trump will return to the airport for a departure ceremony before heading back to the US.

From BBC • May 13, 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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