Cambodian PM promises to fight corruption

Associated Press of Pakistan

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday promised foreign donors he would fight corruption as aid donations of nearly one billion dollars were expected to be pledged to the impoverished nation. Opening a two-day meeting between the government and the country's donors, Hun Sen said he was committed to passing a new anti-corruption law as soon as possible and had already "vigorously combated corruption." "Fighting against corruption is the backbone of sustainable development," Hun Sen told his audience.