They said they wanted to create a "favorable atmosphere" for dialogue to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.

He needs a favorable political atmosphere to enable the Russians to economize on resources going to the military and achieve a reconstruction of their failing economy.

"We think it will help create a favorable atmosphere for North Korea," the official said.

"The U.S. and Soviet involvement creates a more favorable atmosphere at the talks," he said.

In this atmosphere, favorable to enhancing fear and superstitions, Yatma and Mbanick, two childhood friends, compete to seduce Maxoye.

It's a much more favorable atmosphere for development.

The growing congestion and outward urban expansion of the Metropolitan Manila Area has set up a favorable atmosphere for the development of the city.

Her popularity in the Commons makes her an ideal person to promote some of the policies that will create a favorable atmosphere for takeover.

A sort of oasis in the surrounding desert environment, Kanab's wide, tree-lined streets and substantial architecture create a favorable atmosphere.

The statement, carried by the official Korean Central News Agency, said the halt in missile tests had been decided "in order to create a more favorable atmosphere."