Doha:The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention has concluded in Doha, with Iraq actively participating in the event. The Federal Integrity Commission announced the participation of 15 states party to the Convention, along with states interested in joining.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the heads of the participating delegations emphasized the importance of maintaining the Convention’s achievements as a key legal framework for combating transnational crime in the Arab world. They called for increased cooperation, innovative anti-corruption initiatives, and mechanisms to ensure that those responsible for corruption are held accountable, thereby upholding the rule of law and safeguarding resources.

The Commission highlighted the focus on translating state commitments into practical measures, activating accountability mechanisms, and eliminating safe havens for illicitly transferred funds. The conference outcomes were seen as a roadmap for sustaining transparency through technology, supporting the independence of oversight institutions, and ensuring high-level coordination between Arab and international organizations to protect Arab economies.

Iraq’s delegation, led by Federal Integrity Commission Chairman Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, played a significant role in the conference sessions and related events. These included the General Committee of Government Experts meeting and the Arab Forum for Strengthening Corruption Prevention. Iraq also shared its experience in developing codes of conduct for public-sector employees as a tool for preventing corruption, with a detailed presentation by Jalal Musa, Director General of the Prevention Department.

The conference concluded with several resolutions, including enhancing international cooperation to combat corruption through faster legal assistance responses and improving transparency in beneficial ownership. Other resolutions addressed previous meetings and the planning of the seventh session of the Convention.