to establish or strengthen relationships with another country or group
установить или укрепить отношения с другой страной или группой (ustanovit' ili ukrepit' otnosheniya s drugoy stranoj ili gruppoj)
"The new government aims to build ties with neighboring countries."
"Новое правительство нацелено на установление связей с соседними странами." (Novoe pravitel'stvo natseleno na ustanovlenie svyazey s sosednimi stranami.)
to scold or reprimand someone
to make policies consistent with those of another country or...
to depend on someone for help or advice
to invest gradually over time instead of all at once
to eliminate or get rid of something completely
to collaborate or partner with another company or person
