BAKU: Represented by the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority, the Sultanate of Oman took part in the third ministerial meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement authorities from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The two-day meeting was held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, as part of efforts to consolidate cooperation and coordinate global action in combating corruption.
The Omani delegation was led by Shaikh Ghosn bin Hilal al Alawi, Chairman of the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority, and it included representatives of Omani anti-corruption law enforcement bodies.
The meeting discussed ways to facilitate the exchange of information and expertise and consolidate related institutional capacity. The discussions also dealt with joint efforts to follow up the proceeds of corruption-related crimes and the implementation of Makkah Convention on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation.
Shaikh Ghosn highlighted the vital role of the OIC in fostering collaboration among member states in a manner that supports sustainable development and promotes the values of integrity, accountability and the rule of law.
Shaikh Ghosn also underlined the positive outcomes of cooperation among Islamic states in their drive to combat corruption—most notably "Makkah Convention" that was ratified by the Sultanate of Oman, as per Royal Decree No. 84/2025. —ONA
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