22nd ASEAN-PAC meeting concludes – Global New Light Of Myanmar

The second day of the 22nd Principals Meeting of the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption (ASEAN-PAC) took place in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
During the meeting, a representative of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission briefed participants on activities related to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), proposals concerning the ASEAN-PAC official song and web portal.
Participants also discussed ASEAN-PAC activities, cooperation among member states, anti-corruption policies and measures, and future collaborative initiatives.
A representative of the Philippines presented preparations for hosting the 23rd ASEAN-PAC meeting. Discussions also covered cooperation with international partners, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA).
The meeting concluded with closing remarks by U Kyaw Win Thein, member of Myanmar’s Anti-Corruption Commission and Chair of the 22nd ASEAN-PAC Meeting.
Speaking after the meeting, he emphasized the importance of promoting integrity among young people and building a corruption-free ASEAN region based on transparency and accountability.
The two-day meeting, held from 10 to 11 November, aimed to strengthen regional cooperation in preventing and combating corruption and sharing best practices. Myanmar joined ASEAN-PAC as its 10th member on 14 November 2013.
In the afternoon, delegates visited the National Museum, National Library and the White Elephant Pavilion within the precincts of Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw. They also paid a visit to the Maravijaya, the world’s tallest marble-carved seated Buddha image. — MNA/KTZH