Bilateral Aid
/ˌbaɪˈlætərəl eɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) Assistance provided mutually between two sovereign states, often in financial, technical, or military forms, based on reciprocal agreements.
The two countries signed a bilateral aid agreement to support economic development.
Forms
- bilateral aid
- bilateral aids
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Commentary
Bilateral aid emphasizes mutual agreement and cooperation between exactly two states, differing from multilateral aid involving multiple donors or entities.
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