Microsoft, which had to overcome significant mistrust in Silicon Valley after its battles with Netscape, Sun and others, has followed a similar approach.

Roelf Meyer, the Government's chief negotiator, remarked the other day that "negotiating in the public eye is difficult, but you need it to overcome public mistrust."

Mr. Schussel made clear that he viewed Mr. Haider's resignation, which was announced on Monday night, as an attempt to overcome international mistrust.

As recently as Friday in Harlem, he was trying to overcome mistrust among black voters, declaring to an enthusiastic but small audience in a church, "I'm on your side."

The Consensus Building Institute specializes in overcoming mistrust between environmental N.G.O's and government ministers by bringing them together informally.

To reach agreement, particularly on arms control and security, we had to overcome mistrust and the barriers of numerous problems and prejudices.

But before concluding a deal, the two countries must overcome intense mutual mistrust.

Participants have common concern over the conflict effecting the Middle East and aim to overcome mistrust and divisiveness from the groups in Canada.

The ultimate goal has to be sustainable fisheries through regional management, by opening up the governance of the common fisheries policy and helping to overcome mistrust and scepticism.

It is a long and difficult task for Cemil to overcome Lamia's initial dislike and mistrust.