RI calls for UN corruption code

RI calls for UN corruption code

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has urged the United
Nations to speed up finalization of an international convention
on corruption and hopes that UN member countries can sign the
pact by 2003.

Head of economic affairs at the Indonesian Permanent
Representative office in the UN Bali Moniaga said in New York on
Tuesday that finalization of the convention was urgently needed
for the creation of international cooperation to fight against
corruption.

"With the existence of the international convention, Indonesia
will be able to participate actively in fighting corruption, not
just inside the country but also among the international
community," Bali said.

He reiterated that such an international convention would help
to curb corrupt practices that might involve international
financial agencies. -- Antara