Doha: The State of Qatar chaired Wednesday the second ministerial meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies in the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA). It also signed the "Makkah Al Mukarramah Convention" specialized in anti-corruption law enforcement within OIC member states. According to Qatar News Agency, in his opening address, HE President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad emphasized the continued efforts to enhance cooperation and integration among OIC countries in combating corruption, which is a significant scourge and a real challenge to global security and peace, necessitating intensified efforts to develop effective strategies, programs, and action plans to eradicate corruption in all its forms and achieve sustainable development. His Excellency stressed the importance of recognizing that combating corruption is not merely about slog ans or religious texts, but rather a comprehensive system based on values of justice, honesty, integrity, and transparency. It is not only a duty but also a social and collective responsibility that requires everyone - governments, institutions, and individuals - to work together earnestly to achieve a society characterized by integrity and transparency, thereby highlighting and empowering the role of civil society in this field. HE Al Misnad pointed out that the OIC countries have achieved many accomplishments in combating corruption, whether through enacting necessary legislation and strengthening legal frameworks or establishing strong and effective regulatory bodies. However, challenges remain, and everyone must continue to work on enhancing integrity systems, transparency, and developing monitoring and accountability mechanisms. He reaffirmed Qatar's keen interest in international cooperation and a participatory approach in combating corruption, and its commitment to strengthening international partners hips by signing numerous memoranda of understanding with regional and international institutions and bodies concerned with combating corruption. He indicated that following this participatory approach in preventing and combating corruption allows a comprehensive understanding of this destructive phenomenon, identifying its real causes, and encouraging all concerned parties to participate effectively in its fight. These initiatives reflect Qatar's firm commitment to enhancing international adherence, exchanging visions and ideas, and developing joint action plans that contribute to achieving a tangible model for international coordination and cooperation in eliminating all forms of corruption. HE the ACTA President noted Qatar's emergence as a trusted partner in achieving the highest levels of integrity and enhancing effective governance, adding that following this participatory approach in many countries around the world comes thanks to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's wise leadership, which pa ved the way for enhancing national efforts for integrity and transparency, taking clear and firm efforts based on solid foundations and strict legislation that contribute to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build an honest society that promotes opportunities for sustainable development. His Excellency highlighted that Qatar has issued various legislative tools targeting the involvement and participation of all segments of society in national efforts to prevent and combat corruption. These include amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code, issuance of the Victims and Witness Protection Law, the Code of Conduct and Integrity for Public Officials, and the issuance of the Right to Information Law, all prepared according to the latest standards and best international practices. HE Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad said that this meeting is a valuable opportunity to enhance regional and international cooperation in combating corruption, expressing his belief that the recommendations and proposals reached will effectively contribute to fighting corruption and building an administrative and institutional system based on justice, fairness, and equality. He expressed hope that this meeting and subsequent meetings, discussions, and joint actions would be an occasion to exchange experiences, ideas, and visions. He pointed out that Qatar is continuing its national efforts and support for international efforts to combat corruption and always welcomes sharing its experiences with brotherly and friendly countries. In conclusion, HE President of ACTA Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad invited the participants in the meeting to participate in the 11th session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, which will be held in Doha from Dec. 15 to 19, 2025. This event will gather representatives from all over the world and provides a unique opportunity, not only for Qatar but for all countries, to play a more active role in the international dialogue on combating corr uption and exchanging best practices in this field.