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Cameron says leaders of 'fantastically corrupt' countries to attend British anti-graft summit
Source: Reuters
World | Tue May 10, 2016 11:47am EDT
Cameron says leaders of 'fantastically corrupt' countries to attend British anti-graft summit
LONDON | BY GUY FAULCONBRIDGE
British Prime Minister David Cameron was caught on camera telling Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday that leaders of some "fantastically corrupt" countries, including Nigeria and Afghanistan, were due to attend his anti-corruption summit.
Cameron will host an international anti-corruption summit on Thursday aimed at stepping up global action to combat corruption in all walks of life.
In a pooled video feed made available to the ITN broadcaster, Cameron was shown talking with the queen about the summit.
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"There is no doubt that historically, Nigeria and Afghanistan have had very high levels of corruption, and that continues to this day," said Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director of Transparency International.
"But the leaders of those countries have sent strong signals that they want things to change."
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Cameron says leaders of 'fantastically corrupt' countries to attend British anti-graft summit
LONDON | BY GUY FAULCONBRIDGE
British Prime Minister David Cameron was caught on camera telling Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday that leaders of some "fantastically corrupt" countries, including Nigeria and Afghanistan, were due to attend his anti-corruption summit.
Cameron will host an international anti-corruption summit on Thursday aimed at stepping up global action to combat corruption in all walks of life.
In a pooled video feed made available to the ITN broadcaster, Cameron was shown talking with the queen about the summit.
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"There is no doubt that historically, Nigeria and Afghanistan have had very high levels of corruption, and that continues to this day," said Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director of Transparency International.
"But the leaders of those countries have sent strong signals that they want things to change."
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-taxavoidance-cameron-idUSKCN0Y11NW
