Shorouk Express
first version published at 09:50
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. The 6th Plenary
Meeting and 10th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Global
Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities
of the UN (GlobE Network) are taking place in Baku, Trend reports.
The events are bringing together about 50 senior officials
representing law enforcement agencies of different countries.
At the plenary session, the main theme of which is
“Possibilities of applying new technologies and artificial
intelligence in the fight against corruption,” more than 100
presentations are planned at panel, session and parallel events on
such sub-topics as confiscation of funds received as a result of
corruption, direct return of received assets, suspension of
suspicious transactions in financial transactions, international
cooperation on quick freezing of bank accounts in criminal
proceedings, public education in fight against corruption and other
topics.
As part of the plenary session, on the initiative of the
Prosecutor’s Office of Azerbaijan, a special session and parallel
events dedicated to the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty”,
including the fight against environmental crimes in the context of
Azerbaijan’s presidency at COP29, will also be held.
Furthermore, in conjunction with the event, a plethora of
bilateral engagements and the formalization of memoranda of
understanding regarding collaborative synergies are on the
agenda.
Addressing the event, Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev noted
that Azerbaijan has turned into an important international center
hosting global initiatives in recent years.
“Last year alone, Azerbaijan hosted the UN COP29 Climate
Conference and the 29th Annual Conference and General Meeting of
the International Association of Prosecutors, and successfully
organized several other important events, including the High-Level
Session on the fight of law enforcement agencies against
environmental crimes.
Azerbaijan, being an active participant of GLOBE network, highly
appreciates this platform. This network contributes to
strengthening international cooperation, joint fight against
transnational corruption. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in
particular its anti-corruption body, the Nazah Organization, has
played an indispensable role in the creation and development of
this initiative. We appreciate their contribution and leadership to
this important global initiative,” he said.
Brigitte Strobel-Shaw, Head of Division of the UN Office on
Drugs and Crime, said during her speech that cooperation is the
most powerful network in countering corruption.
“These sessions provide us with a unique opportunity to share
knowledge and best practices. Here we can also prioritize
legislation. This platform plays a key role in linking relevant
bodies,” she added.
UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, Vladanka Andreeva, in her
remarks, stated that Azerbaijan’s active participation in the GlobE
Network represents an important step towards a joint fight against
corruption.
“We know that corruption has an impact on the fair and equitable
delivery of public services to citizens. In this regard, I express
my gratitude to the Government of Azerbaijan for organizing the
event. Azerbaijan participates in the UN Convention against
Corruption as a reviewing state. We are confident that the UN will
continue to support the Government of Azerbaijan in the fight
against corruption,” she added.
