Syria participated in the eleventh Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11), held in Doha under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” The conference brought together representatives from nearly all UN member states to discuss global strategies for combating corruption and strengthening systems of transparency and accountability.
The Syrian delegation was headed by the Central Authority for Monitoring and Inspection, reflecting the country’s renewed engagement with international governance and integrity frameworks at a critical stage of institutional rebuilding.
Commitment to Integrity and Good Governance
During the conference, the head of the Syrian delegation affirmed that combating corruption is a strategic and irreversible choice, forming a cornerstone of rebuilding the state on the principles of good governance and the rule of law. He emphasized that corruption is a cross-border challenge that requires coordinated regional and international action based on trust, information exchange, and asset recovery mechanisms.
Conference discussions focused on several priority areas, including the use of emerging technologies to prevent and detect corruption, protecting children and youth from corruption-related violations, and addressing the role corruption plays in facilitating organized crime.
Expanding Regional and International Cooperation
On the sidelines of the conference, the Syrian delegation held a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings aimed at strengthening oversight cooperation and institutional capacity. These included discussions with the Qatari Audit and Transparency Authority, as well as meetings with delegations from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, and Lebanon to explore enhanced collaboration in oversight practices and asset recovery.
Additional meetings were held with European delegations, including Romania, Switzerland, and France, focusing on mechanisms for technical cooperation, training programs, and the exchange of expertise in line with international standards of transparency and accountability.
Technology and Future Anti-Corruption Tools
At the conclusion of COSP11, participating states emphasized the importance of leveraging artificial intelligence and digital technologies to prevent and combat corruption. These tools were highlighted as key to improving international cooperation, enhancing accuracy in risk assessment, and increasing the efficiency and objectivity of anti-corruption measures.
The Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption remains the world’s largest global forum dedicated to combating corruption and economic crime, with 192 states party to the convention. Syria’s participation as an observer reflects a clear orientation toward integrating international standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability into its institutional framework, as part of broader efforts to rebuild trust and strengthen governance.
