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introduced an anti-bribery legislation that is probably the strongest anywhere in the world and will root out any problem of bribery or corruption whenever and wherever they appear," Cameron said. Thanking Cameron for Britain�s support for India�s full membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and other multilateral export control regimes, Singh said,"We have also decided to commence negotiations on a bilateral Civil Nuclear Agreement." Cameron also expressed willingness on UK's part to "rewrite" the rules on sharing technology in a bid to increase high-tech exports and said he had detailed discussions on defence and security cooperation, including in the field of cyber security. Singh noted that he had very "candid and productive discussions" on regional and global issues and shared their perspectives on the security and political transition in Afghanistan. "Prime Minister Cameron and I agreed that in keeping with our strategic relationship, it is important for our two sides to consult closely and remain sensitive to each other�s interests," Singh said. Noting that they had discussions at length to enhance cooperation in fighting terrorism, Cameron said both countries have been victims of terrorism and "We will work together. "We agreed on the need for a stable and secure Pakistan which is at peace with itself and with its neighbours and which will eradicate the threat the terrorists pose both within and beyond its borders. We said that must include Pakistan bringing to justice the perpetrators of the terrible attack in Mumbai and we will work together to that end." He said the two sides discussed the situation in Afghanistan. "Let me make it clear that Britain is not abandoning Afghanistan. We will continue to support Afghanistan even after our troops have left through the training of the Afghan armed forces and we will back that with substantial longterm economic aid". Cameron said it was part of the international plan to prevent the war-torn country from becoming a "safe haven" for terrorists once again. MORE

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First Published: Feb 19 2013 | 4:05 PM IST

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