Top US official on global anti-corruption visits Colombo

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U.S. State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption, Richard Nephew will be in Colombo from August 8 to 9, a statement from the US embassy said.

The visiting delegation accompanying Nephew includes Dylan Aikens, Anti-Corruption Analyst for the U.S. Department of State.

While in Colombo, Nephew will meet those from the government, the opposition, IMF, private sector and civil society interlocutors. His visit aims to better understand efforts to address corruption, as well as the political and economic conditions in the country, and explore the potential for future cooperation.

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Banda Tuesday, 08 August 2023 09:28 PM

Addressing corruption? the president is encouraging .. and it is done at even higher scale and closing any loopholes to get caught.. that is the way our rulers have run this country 75 years.

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Jayantha Tuesday, 08 August 2023 10:10 PM

Lol. Probably coming to help corruption just like how imf helped corrupt politicians to survive. Many corrupted individuals are in the government.

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Rama Nanayakkara Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:46 PM

Nephew is coming to check on how uncles and cousins played out Sri Lanka

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Kishan Dissanayake Wednesday, 09 August 2023 12:06 AM

Welcome to the corruption capital of the world.

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Victim Wednesday, 09 August 2023 12:18 AM

Mr Richard Nephew, we have got PhDs in bribery and corruption. They can lecture and train you to get a degree in corruption.You have come to the right country. Hope you read this comment. Welcome.However, please leave your given degree certificate at the airport before you go back to the USA.

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Gonagalegoda Pala Wednesday, 09 August 2023 03:12 AM

I am are that you will not find anything in SL un like other countries! This is clean country for many decades! You will be farewelled and partied by our politicians! Please enjoy your visit!

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Apey Lanka Wednesday, 09 August 2023 03:51 AM

There is so much to understand and hold Sri Lanka ‘s political establishment accountable for corruption but the US representatives visit and do nothing about it. It’s a holiday for them, money for our politicians and absolute pain for us the Sri Lankan public - it’s just another day in paradise

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Ram Wednesday, 09 August 2023 04:10 AM

I doubt the visiting team making any headway to arrest corruption in Sri Lanka as the corrupt in SL are having selective hearing issues when spoken to about corruption.

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Ram Wednesday, 09 August 2023 06:22 AM

They are likely to be converts by the time they are ready to leave SL. They will take the message from our Corrupt politicians and public officials to develop selective hearing habits when corruption is talked about, be corrupt and leave a wealth that will cover a few generations

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Nimal Wednesday, 09 August 2023 06:42 AM

Mr Nephew and his delegation is welcome to stay in Sri Lanka for ever. There is so much corruption in the country, in fact Sri Lanka is reeking with corruption.

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Jagath Ekanayake Wednesday, 09 August 2023 07:48 AM

Oh no... the rajapaksas have to flee the country gain!

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Jagath Ekanayake Wednesday, 09 August 2023 07:54 AM

prasanna ranatunga and keheliya rambukwella should represent the government in these meetings.

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True Patriot . Wednesday, 09 August 2023 08:40 AM

The NPP and SJB should make it a point to meet these visiting US Officials and clearly set the existing position before them, particularly how Sri Lanka has been made Bankrupt.

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DOT Wednesday, 09 August 2023 08:50 AM

What the hell they are going to tell us! What will happen after visit ?

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Sokrates Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:05 AM

All politicians and high ranked government officials will listen intently to Nephew's speech with a straight face and nod in agreement, and then return to their authority and continue to mercilessly demand bribes.

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Percy Wijenayake Wednesday, 09 August 2023 11:57 AM

If Richard can fix the corruption that will be the hey day. We are exporting our expertise in corruption to the West. Enjoy the Sri Lankan hospitality.

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Ulapane Pala Wednesday, 09 August 2023 03:18 PM

Have great parties and report that this is a clear country with no corruption or any other wrong doing in the past or current regime! report that all are NGO propaganda!

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Wiraj Wednesday, 09 August 2023 04:03 PM

God save him from returning back as a fully corrupt coordinator after his stint in Sri Lanka.

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Kaputa Thursday, 10 August 2023 02:43 AM

This is a wolf in sheep's clothing; the US has no experience or desire to unveil the level of corruption in SL. This man is coming to discuss something else.

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