Despite the historical ties and friendly relations, for many years the two countries were rather focused on their respective regions.

Despite renewed and somewhat thawed relations, both sides continued to have low level conflicts with each other.

Gibraltarians seem to remain mistrustful of Spain despite improved relations.

Despite better relations with the police, The Bill has still not been without controversy.

Yet despite friendly relations and ease of access, travelers to Mexico need to remember that they are entering a foreign country.

Despite improved relations with Washington, Russia is still, after all, in the spy business.

Players often complained that despite good relations and an alliance with a computer player for years, the ally would suddenly declare war without reason.

Switzerland is not included, despite close relations with the EU in several fields.

A certain high-handed arrogance has been apparent despite public relations by Sellafield in recent years.

The later was done despite poor relations between the governments of the two countries.