Minister for Law Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has said the convention of OIC states would further strengthen cooperation among Law Enforcement Authorities of OIC Member States to address the menace of corruption.

Speaking at first ministerial meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of OIC Member States in Jeddah on Tuesday, the Law Minister appreciated the leadership of Saudi Arabia for the excellent initiative of Makkah Al-Mukarrammah Convention of Member States of OIC on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation.

Senator Tarar underscored that corruption is a multifaceted problem with incalculable social, economic and political repercussions.

He urged Member States to deny financial safe havens to criminals and take initiatives to remove all barriers in the recovery and repatriation of stolen assets to countries of origin.

Source: Radio Pakistan