Minister highlights importance of OIC moot

Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday said that the convention of OIC states would further strengthen cooperation among the body’s law enforcement authorities to address the menace of corruption.

He was participating in the first ministerial meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of OIC Member States in Jeddah to adopt Makkah Al-Mukarrammah Convention on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation, a statement said.

Tarar will also hold meetings with his counterparts from OIC member states. He hailed the leadership of Saudi Arabia for initiating the Makkah Al-Mukarrammah convention.

He highlighted that the moot would further strengthen cooperation among law Enforcement authorities of OIC member states and help in the identification of problems and sharing of best practices to address the menace of corruption.

He underscored that corruption was a multifaceted problem with incalculable social, economic and political repercussions.

The minister hoped that the convention would pave the way for improving collaboration among the OIC member states.