Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, issued a statement marking International Anti-Corruption Day, observed each year on December 9.
In his remarks, the Minister noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain joins all countries of the world in celebrating International Anti-Corruption Day, within the framework of the international community’s commitment to a shared vision based on upholding integrity, consolidating transparency, and unifying collective action, thereby contributing to achieving global goals for combating corruption and eliminating its sources for the benefit of the world’s nations.
Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah highlighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain has established firm rules and practical measures in combating corruption, which have strengthened its status in this domain, regionally and international. He said this approach has been consolidated by the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in addition to the commitment to the application of optimal procedures and standards the best ways and standards to enforce the provisions of regional and international agreements related to promoting integrity and transparency.
The Minister underscored that advancing a culture of anti-corruption, grounded in legislation and sound procedures, is a key pillar of economic and social development. Bahrain, he said, has taken proactive steps by building a comprehensive legislative and institutional framework, promoting community partnership, and raising awareness about the importance of self-regulation.
Effective cooperation between the state and society through reporting violations and participating in integrity programmes plays a central role in protecting public funds and supporting sustainable development, the Minister said.
The Minister commended the work of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security. Since the beginning of the year until early December, the directorate received 193 reports, all handled in accordance with legal procedures that ensure confidentiality and fairness. Awareness campaigns and international cooperation initiatives have continued in parallel, raising national performance levels in line with international standards.
Bahrain, he added, is a party to both the Arab Convention and the United Nations Convention against Corruption and actively engages in global efforts through cooperation and the exchange of expertise.
Concluding, the Minister extended his appreciation to all national bodies working in this field, stressing that combating corruption is a shared responsibility that supports Bahrain’s development process.
