Economy News – Baghdad
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Chairman of the Council for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, discussed on Tuesday the development of bilateral programs with the regional representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for the Middle East and North Africa, Christina Albertin, while the guest delegation praised Iraq’s efforts in combating cross-border crimes.
The Central Bank said in a statement, received by “Economy News”, that “the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq received the Chairman of the Council for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, the Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for the Middle East and North Africa, Christina Albertin, and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening bilateral relations and completing the programs achieved between the two sides, especially with regard to capacity-building and follow-up of criminal proceeds in accordance with international best practices.”
He added, “The guest delegation praised the efforts made by the Office of Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Iraqi Terrorism in combating cross-border crimes, following up on proceeds and enhancing the work of the internal, regional and international system.”
He pointed out that “Iraq embraces the work of the Second Baghdad International Anti-Narcotics Conference, under the auspices of the Prime Minister, who explained in his speech during the conference that drugs threaten the stability of the region, and Iraq’s vision towards combating them is not limited to the damage targeting its youth, but will be a factor in the comprehensive instability in the region if neglected.”
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