The third high-level meeting of the heads of anti-corruption agencies of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is being held in Baku, APA reports.
The event, hosted by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is attended by more than 250 participants, including representatives of 46 member states and observer countries, as well as eight international organizations.
The participants include more than 40 high-ranking officials, including heads of independent anti-corruption bodies and ministers.
The main purpose of the meeting is to strengthen international and regional cooperation among OIC member states in combating corruption, expand coordinated activities among law enforcement agencies, and promote the exchange of best practices.
The event is also significant in terms of discussing opportunities for joint activities in identifying and recovering assets obtained through corruption, as well as the use of modern technologies.
The opening ceremony began with the playing of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
This was followed by the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev's address to the event participants was then delivered.
Subsequently, Hamad bin Nasser Al-Misnad, representative of the State of Qatar and Chairman of the second Ministerial Meeting of the heads of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies of OIC member states, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran Aliyev, and Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed delivered speeches.
In his speech, Qatar's representative Hamad bin Nasser Al-Misnad emphasized the importance of continuing cooperation among member states and strengthening joint efforts in combating corruption. He noted the significance of such meetings in terms of exchanging experience, discussing common challenges, and developing effective cooperation mechanisms. He also spoke about the work carried out and the results achieved in combating corruption in his country.
Following the speech by the representative of Qatar, Azerbaijan was unanimously elected Chair of the Bureau of the Third High-Level Meeting of the Heads of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of OIC Member States for a two-year term, based on the results of the elections. Iraq, Palestine, and Burkina Faso were elected members of the Bureau.
In his speech, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran Aliyev emphasized the importance of combating corruption in ensuring the rule of law, increasing transparency and accountability in public administration, and strengthening public trust in state institutions. He stated that the reforms implemented in the country under the leadership of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the improvement of public administration, and the strengthening of anti-corruption mechanisms constitute important directions of consistent state policy in this field. The Prosecutor General drew attention to the importance of eliminating conditions conducive to corruption, expanding preventive measures, and studying international experience.
The Prosecutor General noted the particular importance of international cooperation in combating transnational forms of corruption and emphasized the need to strengthen information exchange, mutual legal assistance, and coordinated activities among law enforcement agencies. Referring to the development of Azerbaijan's cooperation with the OIC, he stated that, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the country attaches particular importance to strengthening partnership relations within the organization, reinforcing Islamic solidarity, and expanding cooperation among member states. In this regard, he noted that the meeting held in Baku serves as an important platform for deepening dialogue among anti-corruption agencies, expanding the exchange of experience, and increasing opportunities for joint activities.
In his speech, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed expressed his gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for the high-level and professional organization of the event.
The Secretary-General drew attention to the importance of developing cooperation within the organization, strengthening solidarity among member states, and taking joint action to address common challenges. He noted that promoting common approaches to combating corruption, sharing best practices, and expanding institutional ties among relevant bodies are important conditions for effective cooperation.
In accordance with the event's program, a video presentation was shown during the first working session, and the draft agenda and work program, as well as the report of the senior officials' meeting, were reviewed.
Ministers of OIC member states responsible for combating corruption will then deliver speeches.
In the second half of the day, ministers and heads of relevant law enforcement agencies will deliver speeches, while representatives of regional and international organizations will share their views on the topic.
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The third high-level meeting of the heads of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has begun in Baku, APA reports.
More than 250 people are expected to attend the event, including representatives of 48 of the 57 OIC member states.
Participants include heads of 30 government agencies, ambassadors, heads and senior representatives of five international and regional organizations, as well as representatives of three observer states.
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