Saudi Arabia elected member of executive committee of IAACA
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority which is otherwise known as Nazaha, participated in the 14th general meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities, which took place on Thursday via a videoconference.
In the course of the meeting, Saudi Arabia, represented by Nazaha's President Mazin Al-Kahmous, was elected as a member of the executive committee of the IAACA, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The move reflects the international community's recognition of the Kingdom's efforts and global status in combating corruption, mainly at the international level.
Al-Kahmous praised the vital role of the IAACA in promoting international cooperation, transparency, and integrity across nations.
He spoke of the association's mission to facilitate knowledge and expertise exchange among countries and institutions dedicated to combating corruption, as well as to develop effective strategies for addressing the issue locally and internationally.
The Nazaha president also stressed the importance of building a network of international partners to support the implementation of laws and policies related to transparency and accountability.
Al-Kahmous reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to working alongside member states and all stakeholders to make meaningful and effective contributions toward achieving the objectives of the IAACA.
The IAACA is an independent non-political and anti-corruption organization with over 180 agencies from different countries. It seeks to promote the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption and achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to reduce corruption and bribery in all forms by 2030.
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