The Egyptian Administrative Control Authority, led by Minister Amr Adel, participated in the third ministerial meeting of anti-corruption agencies from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The meeting took place in Azerbaijan on October 27-28, 2026, and was attended by high-ranking officials from anti-corruption agencies and law enforcement representatives from OIC member states. The meeting also included representatives from regional and international organizations.
During his speech, Minister Amr Adel expressed Egypt's pride in joining the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Agreement, which aims to enhance cooperation among OIC member states in enforcing anti-corruption laws. He welcomed the activation of the agreement, reflecting Egypt's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in combating corruption. Adel also highlighted the evolution of Egypt's anti-corruption system to keep pace with rapid technological advancements in crime commission methods.
Minister Adel emphasized the importance of unifying efforts to enhance cooperation in exchanging expertise and training to prepare capable cadres to face transnational crimes. He expressed the Administrative Control Authority's readiness, through its National Academy for Anti-Corruption, to organize training programs for representatives of law enforcement agencies concerned with anti-corruption in OIC member states. This initiative aims to build capacities and improve the efficiency of human cadres in combating corruption.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Minister Amr Adel met with Dr. Kamran Aliyev, Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan, to discuss prospects for future cooperation and exchange of expertise in preventing and combating corruption. They also explored ways to develop effective oversight mechanisms between the Egyptian Administrative Control Authority and the Azerbaijani General Prosecutor's Office.
Minister Amr Adel and Alexander Gutsan, Prosecutor General of Russia, signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation and exchange successful experiences and best practices in preventing and combating corruption. The agreement also covers developing mechanisms for recovering assets resulting from corruption crimes and supporting capacity-building efforts.
The signing of the memorandum aims to promote knowledge sharing and utilize the latest methods and technologies used in preventing, detecting, and investigating corruption crimes. This cooperation will contribute to improving the efficiency of human cadres and enhancing the capabilities of anti-corruption agencies in OIC member states.
The Egyptian Administrative Control Authority's participation in the ministerial meeting reflects Egypt's commitment to combating corruption and promoting international cooperation in this field. The authority's efforts to build capacities and enhance cooperation with other countries and international organizations demonstrate its dedication to effectively addressing corruption.
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- Egypt's Administrative Control Authority participates in the third ministerial meeting of OIC anti-corruption agencies to enhance cooperation in combating corruption.
