"But I think, on the contrary, the relationship is much more complicated than this outward image of strategic cooperation."

The two countries are seeking to increase trade as well as broaden their strategic cooperation.

The relations of strategic cooperation, political, economical and cultural relations between two countries are at very high level.

First, the counterterrorism effort that now provides the foundation for strategic cooperation could become a source of serious friction.

Against this background, strategic cooperation could in time slide toward mutual suspicion.

Both nations also developed strategic and military cooperation against Islamic militants.

But it is also true that domestic politics makes the idea, if not the reality, of strategic cooperation appealing.

Both nations have since sought to expand trade, strategic and military cooperation.

I hope that this is where we can enjoy very good strategic cooperation with the Commission.

There is a need for strategic cooperation between the forces deployed in the fields of external and internal security.