41. But he has refused to sign the friendship treaty with Ukraine until the issue is resolved. 42. In 2000, the two countries signed a friendship treaty setting the stage for future cooperation. 43. 2001-Russia and China sign their first friendship treaty in more than half a century. 44. Yeltsin has promised to visit Ukraine to sign a friendship treaty after the fleet issue is resolved. 45. Also, the Russian parliament has failed to ratify a friendship treaty that was signed last year. 46. Putin told journalists after he and the Egyptian leader concluded their talks and signed a friendship treaty . 47. Earlier, Aznar and Bouteflika signed a Cooperation and Friendship Treaty that boosts political and economic ties. 48. Both countries signed a friendship treaty in 1949, where India would assist Bhutan in foreign relations. 49. On December 5, 1978, a friendship treaty was signed between the Soviet Union and Afghanistan. 50. In April 1904 the Friendship treaty and in June 1905 the customs union with Bulgaria were signed.
