U.K. Trade Secretary Shuns Saudi Forum Over Khashoggi Case

(Bloomberg) -- U.K. International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has pulled out of the Future Investment Initiative event in Riyadh over Saudi Arabia’s alleged involvement in the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

• Person speaks on condition of anonymity because the minister’s decision has not yet been officially announced
• NOTE: Top Bankers Quietly Prep for Saudi While Their Bosses Skip Forum

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