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Call to continue joint Gulf efforts in fighting corruption: Bahrain

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Chief of Public Security Lt-General Tariq Al Hassan commended the Gulf efforts in fighting corruption and reinforcement of awareness. Lt-Gen.

Al Hassan made the statement as he chaired an online meeting of the GCC anti-corruption ministerial committee yesterday. The event was attended by heads of integrity protection and anti-corruption authorities in the region.

Lt-Gen. Al Hassan delivered a speech, in which he hailed the dedication of the committee members to achieve the goals of their Gulf leaders.

He highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic had imposed major challenges in the fight against corruption, urging for the continuation of joint efforts to promote transparency and integrity.

Lt-Gen. Al Hassan conveyed the greetings of Shaikh Nasser bin Hilal Al Mawali, Chairman of the Omani State Audit Institution (SAI), who couldn’t attend the meeting because of the climatic conditions in Oman.

He prayed for the safety of Oman’s leadership, government and citizens. The meeting reviewed topics related to GCC cooperation in integrity protection and anti-corruption.