Welcome to the Voice of America's "News Words," where we teach you about words in the news.
At the presidential palace in Dakar,Senegal,U.S.President Barack Obama was welcomed by Senegalese President Macky Sall.
Listen for the word that means "two sides." Bilateral talks covered a range of issues--from U.S.support for Senegal's democracy
and infrastructure to joint security. The word "bilateral" means having two sides.So bilateral talks are when the leaders of two
countries discuss issues of joint concern.Bilateral treaties are between two nations.And bilateral agreements can cover trade or other matters.
Now,when you hear the word "bilateral,"your English will be good enough to know what this News Word means.