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Newly Appointed Saudi Ambassadors Take Oath before King Salman

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)
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Newly Appointed Saudi Ambassadors Take Oath before King Salman

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where he received Tuesday the newly Ambassadors-designate (SPA)

Saudi Ambassadors-designate to a number of friendly and brotherly countries on Tuesday took an oath of office before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished them all success.

The newly appointed envoys are Ambassador-designate to the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Buraithin, Ambassador-designate to New Zealand Muhanna bin Saleh Aba Al-Khail, Ambassador-designate to Azerbaijan Essam bin Saleh Al-Jutaili, Ambassador-designate to Austria Dr. Abdullah bin Khalid Tola, Ambassador-designate to Venezuela Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sihani, Ambassador-designate to Tanzania Yahya bin Ahmed Akish, and Ambassador-designate to Türkiye Fahad bin Asaad Abualnasr.

In their oath, the ambassadors said, “I swear by Allah the Almighty to be loyal to my religion, then to my King and country. I swear not to reveal any of the State's secrets, to protect its interests and laws at home and abroad, and to perform my duties with sincerity, integrity and fairness.”

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, and the Assistant Special Secretary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Tamim bin Abdulaziz Al-Salem attended the take-oath ceremony.

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21 Countries Sign Makkah Agreement on Cooperation in Combating Corruption

Saudi Arabia looks forward to activating the outputs of the second meeting of the anti-corruption law enforcement agencies to achieve common interests (SPA)
Saudi Arabia looks forward to activating the outputs of the second meeting of the anti-corruption law enforcement agencies to achieve common interests (SPA)
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21 Countries Sign Makkah Agreement on Cooperation in Combating Corruption

Saudi Arabia looks forward to activating the outputs of the second meeting of the anti-corruption law enforcement agencies to achieve common interests (SPA)
Saudi Arabia looks forward to activating the outputs of the second meeting of the anti-corruption law enforcement agencies to achieve common interests (SPA)

The second ministerial meeting of the Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies in the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted in Doha over two days, witnessed the signing of the Makkah Agreement on cooperation among OIC member states in combating corruption by 21 member states.

The large number of signatories on the same day represents a historic milestone, expected to expedite the ratification process and bring the agreement into force. This development underscores the member states’ awareness of the dangers posed by corruption and related crimes, as well as their commitment to strengthening cooperation in addressing these challenges.

In this context, the OIC General Secretariat called on the remaining member states to promptly sign and ratify the Makkah Agreement on anti-corruption cooperation, emphasizing its importance in establishing a framework for collective action against this serious threat.

The agreement aims to enhance collaboration between anti-corruption authorities, ensuring efficient and timely operations. It also advocates for joining the Riyadh Global Initiative (GlobE Network), which provides a legal framework for the direct and swift exchange of information and investigations. This initiative is expected to prevent corruption and limit safe havens for corrupt individuals.

Mazin Al-Kahmous, President of Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to making anti-corruption a core pillar of its Vision 2030.

Speaking at the second ministerial meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement authorities from the OIC member states, Al-Kahmous highlighted the far-reaching consequences of cross-border corruption on Islamic societies and their development. He underscored that united efforts at the local and international levels are crucial for fostering prosperity and supporting the sustainable development goals of Islamic nations.

Al-Kahmous further recalled Saudi Arabia’s leadership in hosting and presiding over the first ministerial meeting, which led to the adoption of the Makkah Agreement that he described as an ideal framework for enhancing anti-corruption efforts and strengthening international collaboration in this area.

He also welcomed the adoption of a Saudi-proposed resolution encouraging cooperation between OIC member states, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other relevant organizations to develop methodologies and indicators for measuring corruption.

The first ministerial meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement authorities in OIC member states was convened by Saudi Arabia during its chairmanship of the 14th Islamic Summit. Organized in collaboration with the OIC, the event brought together leaders of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies, international organizations, and a distinguished group of local and global experts.