Doha:The National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) met with the Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection (CASI) of Syria to discuss enhancing international cooperation, exchanging expertise, and building capacity. The meeting was held between NAMLC Secretary Mohammed Sareea Rashid Al Kaabi and Head of CASI Amer Al Ali.
According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions focused on strengthening the framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption. The meeting also addressed the distribution of roles and responsibilities among national entities in preparation for mutual evaluation, emphasizing coordination requirements during the evaluation stages.
The committee highlighted NAMLC's role in coordinating with national authorities to develop and implement policies against money laundering linked to corruption crimes. Discussions included cooperation mechanisms with the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) to align with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the national strategy for promoting integrity and transparency.
In terms of international cooperation, the meeting underscored the importance of exchanging expertise and learning from international experiences and best practices, aligning with NAMLC's priorities. Opportunities for future cooperation in training and capacity building were also explored.
The meeting is part of NAMLC's broader efforts to enhance international coordination, support the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) countries, and exchange experiences, particularly highlighting Qatar's role as a model in the region for addressing corruption and financial crimes.