'Nizah': Kuwait Committed to Developing the Mechanism for Reviewing the Implementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption
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صورة: وكالة الأنباء الكويتية (كونا)
Dhari Al-Buwaybis participates in the review team meetings for the implementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption in Vienna.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, 2 Feb (KUNA) – The Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha) reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to developing the implementation review mechanism of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and enhancing the utilization of its outcomes, thereby supporting national and international efforts to entrench integrity and combat corruption.
In a press statement on Monday, Nazaha said this position was articulated by the representative of Kuwait and observer of international organizations and conferences at Nazaha, Dhafer Al-Buwayes, during the resumed second session of the 17th meeting of the Implementation Review Group of the UNCAC, held in Vienna, Austria, for five days.
According to the statement, Al-Buwayes emphasized the importance of developing the implementation review mechanism and enhancing the use of its results to support national and international efforts aimed at consolidating integrity and fighting corruption. He noted the completion of the first National Strategy to Enhance Integrity and Combat Corruption, and the ongoing work on preparing the second phase in alignment with Kuwait Vision 2035 and the Sustainable Development Goals. He highlighted the importance of exchanging good practices, building capacities, and leveraging review outcomes to develop national policies.
He outlined key legislative and institutional developments related to combating corruption, including the issuance of Law-Decree No. 78 of 2026 on Combating Commercial Concealment, Law-Decree No. 79 of 2025 on International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters, and Law-Decree No. 69 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Law No. 2 of 2016 establishing the Public Authority for Combating Corruption, along with provisions concerning the disclosure of financial assets. These measures aim to enhance the effectiveness of the national system and strengthen international cooperation in combating transnational crimes and asset recovery.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Al-Buwayes renewed Kuwait’s commitment to the provisions of the UNCAC and its keenness to continue active participation in the implementation review mechanism and to support international efforts aimed at developing it and enhancing its impact. (End) A.Z. / A.M.H.
