There are always areas of mutual interest but a professional body and commercial organisation will always come at these things from different angles. (slaw.ca)
We had a wonderful discussion on various subjects, and found many areas of mutual interest and common ground. (lawiscool.com)
«There must be a consistent and constructive approach towards Russia, ensuring that it is part of solutions in areas of mutual interest such as the Middle East and global warming.» (politics.co.uk)