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18/06/2013
Cameron Tweets Success On G8 Talks Over Ransom Payments
The Prime Minister has tweeted about a successful agreement reached by the G8 leaders to end ransom payments to terrorists.
It is understood that Cameron pushed for the agreement in an effort to end a so-called 'funding stream' for extremists.
"Another #G8UK result: leaders agree to stamp out ransom payments to terrorists, calling on companies to follow lead," his tweet on the official Downing Street feed read.
The 8 world leaders are into the second day of talks at the summit being held at the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that Cameron pushed for the agreement in an effort to end a so-called 'funding stream' for extremists.
"Another #G8UK result: leaders agree to stamp out ransom payments to terrorists, calling on companies to follow lead," his tweet on the official Downing Street feed read.
The 8 world leaders are into the second day of talks at the summit being held at the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
(MH/CD)
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