Abu Dhabi:Officials and experts at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice have commended the UAE's initiatives to boost international and regional cooperation in fighting crime, money laundering, and terrorism financing.
According to Emirates News Agency, the participants highlighted the UAE's role in facilitating joint actions and the exchange of expertise among relevant authorities. Abdul Hafiz Mansour, Secretary-General of Lebanon's Special Investigation Commission, applauded the UAE for meeting high international standards, as reflected by the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF). He expressed confidence in the UAE's continued progress, noting the beneficial impact of its cooperation with Lebanese authorities.
Abdessalem Ben Hamouda, Secretary-General of the Tunisian Financial Analysis Committee, emphasized the significance of international collaboration in crime prevention. He praised the UAE for its active participation in MENAFATF and its contributions to regional and international organizations. Ben Hamouda noted the UAE's leading experience in targeted financial sanctions as a valuable resource for other nations.
Amin Al Wafi, from Morocco's National Financial Intelligence Authority, underscored the importance of the Congress discussions and the strong UAE-Morocco relations in combating financial crime. He mentioned that their cooperation spans both operational and strategic levels, particularly in addressing money laundering and related financial crimes.