RIYADH: Saudi Arabia participated in the ninth meeting of the Anti-Corruption Ministerial Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which took place in Oman on Monday.
The Saudi delegation was led by Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of the Kingdom’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority.
The meeting focused on efforts to bolster integrity and the collective fight against corruption in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported, and the discussions included the potential inclusion of the GCC in the UN Convention against Corruption.
The committee examined a proposed draft resolution by Saudi Arabia on the global corruption measurement index. It is set to be presented during the 10th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption, which will take place in the US in December.
The pivotal role of the 2020 Riyadh Initiative, also known as the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, was also highlighted during the meeting.
In addition, committee members assessed a number of programs, projects and guidelines developed as a result of previous meetings with the aim of preserving integrity and eradicating corruption. They also honored distinguished employees of agencies that helped combat corruption in GCC countries during 2022.
