Cameron assures Manmohan to help in VVIP chopper deal
New Delhi: British Prime Minister David Cameron has assured India to any kind of help regarding to the AgustaWestland chopper deal.
“In terms of AgustaWestland, we would respond to any request for information,” Cameron said at a joint press conference here with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Cameron read out statements at a joint press meet without taking any questions.
Giving details of his discussions, Singh said “I conveyed to Prime Minister Cameron our very serious concerns regarding allegations about unethical means used in securing the 2010 contract for Agusta Westland helicopters.”
“I told him that we have sought an explanation from the company by February 22 to examine if the contractual provisions on unethical practices and the Integrity Pact have been violated. I have sought full assistance from the UK in this case. Prime Minister Cameron has assured me of the cooperation of his Government in the investigations.
