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th IAACA CONFERENCE AND6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWelcome Address by Professor Cao Jianming,IAACA Presidentseminars, so as to exchange experiencein fighting and preventing corruption andpromote international cooperation in anticorruption.Secondly, implement the measures ofcommon efforts of all countries and regions.We should, on the basis of mutualrespect, adopt a more proactive and openattitude towards cooperation and exploremore pragmatic and effective modes for“Anti-corruption is a common task facing every country in the world, and strengtheningexchanges and cooperation in anti-corruption has become an inevitablechoice of the international community. We should, in the spirit of mutual respect,mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, deepen our cooperation and mutual supportto jointly fight and prevent transnational corruption crimes”Professor Cio Jianmeng, IAACA PresidentGiven differences in the level of economicdevelopment, political and legal system,historical and cultural background, aswell as in legislation, investigation, prosecutionand punitive measures for fightingand preventing corruption crimes, countriesand regions may be different in theiranti-corruption work development. Nonetheless,we should, in the spirit of mutualrespect, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation,deepen our cooperation andmutual support to jointly fight and preventtransnational corruption crimes.This conference takes “Technical Assistanceand Information Exchange” as thetheme and focuses on discussions on“The Need for Intelligence-Led Policing inthe Investigation and Prevention of CorruptPractices”, “Denial of Safe Havens:Core Elements & Strategies”, “Income& Asset Declarations”,”Capacity Building:The Importance of Technical Assistance”,“Proactive Investigation: StayingAhead”,”Performance Accountability &Integrity in Government Administuativeand Business Practices”,”InternationalRecovery of III-Gotten Assets: CaseHistories”,”The Role of Prosecutors andJudiciary in Combating Corruption”, whichis of important practical significance.I wishto put forward the following points for ourdiscussion:Firstly, strengthen dialogue and informationexchange, and share experienceand achievements in anti-corruption. Theanti-corruption, procuratorate and judicialauthorities of all countries and regionsshould, in the form of high-level visits, regularseminars, personnel training and academicexchange, strengthen their dialogueand information exchange to enhance mutualunderstanding and mutual trust. Weshould make full use of the IAACA platformand actively participate in the IAACA annualconferences, general meetings andtechnical assistance to promote balanceddevelopment of anti-corruption work. Weshould earnestly implement the provisionson technical assistance under the Convention,strengthen technical assistance fordeveloping countries, provide them withextensive assistance, including financialcontribution, material support and training,and assist developing countries inimproving anti-corruption legislation andworking mechanism to improve their capabilityto fight and prevent corruptioncrimes.And thirdly, strengthen international cooperationand enhance the level of fightingand preventing corruption crimes. Weshould take full advantage of the regionalor international conferences, seminarmechanisms, and bilateral or multilateraltreaties or arrangements, to strengtheninformation exchange and technical assistance,actively carry out anti-corruptioncooperation and training activities, andtrain all kinds of anti-corruption personnel;and IAACA should, on the basis of theWork Plan, conduct closer cooperationwith those anti-corruption authorities withrich experiences and strong work capabilities,as well as relevant international organisations,organise more trainings andseminars with more specialised knowledge,more diversified forms and richercontents, to provide better service andsupport for member states.Dear Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen,Creating an international community ofharmony, stability and integrity requirescooperation, so as to promote the developmentof anti-corruption technicalassistance and information exchange. Isincerely hope that all participants cantake the opportunity of this conference toenhance mutual understanding, expandcommon ground in exchanges and developfriendship in cooperation. Together, wewill make great contribution to the sounddevelopment of the international anti-corruptioncause.Thank youProfessor Cao Jianming,PresidentInternational Association of Anti-CorruptionAuthorities (IAACA)13
th IAACA CONFERENCE AND6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGOpening Remarks by Datuk Seri Najib Tun RazakPrime Minister of MalaysiaIn the name of Allah, the Beneficentthe MercifulAssalamualaikum WarramatullahiWabarakatuh1. First and foremost, allow meto express my thanks and appreciationto the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commissionand also the International Associationof Anti-Corruption Authorities(IAACA) for inviting me to the openingceremony of the 6th IAACA Conferenceand General Meeting this evening. I amhonoured to be here with all of you todayas I feel that this conference playan important role in the anti-corruptionefforts of the Malaysian Governmentand its counterparts at the internationallevel in their fight against the corruptionscourge.Your Excellencies, distinguished guests,ladies and gentlemen,2. I am delighted to join all of youtoday at the 6th International AssociationOf Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAA-CA) Conference and Annual Meeting - Iknow many of you have travelled thousandsof miles to be here, and I want tothank you for your dedication and commitmentto our common cause in fightingcorruption.3. Allow me also to personallythank the President of IAACA, for givingMalaysia the opportunity to host thisevent. I was made to understand thatthis conference and annual meeting ofIAACA over the next 4 days aims to enhanceinternational collaboration especiallyamong its member in implementingthe provisions of the United NationsConventions against Corruption. I hopethis meeting of minds will yield tangibleresults and that all of us would benefitfrom new thought and ideas in the battleagainst the corruption scourge.Ladies and gentlemen,4. All of you here are the expertson fighting corruption and I will not attemptto lecture you on a subject whichall of you will discuss in great detailduring your time at this conference.Suffice to say that the fight against corruptionappears to be a perpetual one.Despite the enduring war against thissocial menace, and the fact that it is acrime condemned by the public, it stillremains widespread in many societies.It has in fact flourished in some places,in spite having been proven to be one ofthe most powerful barriers to social andeconomic progress.5. A high level of corruption oftenrenders public policies ineffective, anddraws investment and economic activitiesaway from productive pursuits. It rewardsinstead those engaged in underhandedactivities. Left unchecked, it canbecome endemic and even lead to theproliferation of organized crime, whichin turn further weakens governments,their institutions and society at large.6. It is for the reason that, as theChief Commissioner of the MalaysianAnti Corruption Commission elaboratedat some length just now; the Malaysiangovernment takes the curbing of corruptionas a national priority. The steps wehave undertaken reflect the seriousnesswith which we view the problem. However,the Malaysian government doesnot believe that these efforts are an endin them. Battling corruption is part of alarger whole and that is, to ultimatelycreate a truly ethical and responsibleprogressive society.Ladies and gentlemen,7. Often, when people speak of‘corruption’ the first thing that oftensprings to their minds relates to theabuse of power by those serving in governmentand the public service. What isoften neglected however is the fact thatthe corruption extends far beyond thatsphere. What should be disconcertingto us all is how corruption and corruptbehavior is entangled deep within themoral fabric of all societies. If we viewcorruption as truly unethical and immoralbehavior, we cannot stop at just lookingat the public officials and politicianswho abuse their powers – we must gomuch further than that.8. We must be able to take anunrelentingly honest look at the valuesprevalent in our societies. For example,we rightly demand greater scrupulousnessfrom those in public office yet; welive in a world where the public cultureendorses the pursuit of greed and un-14
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