ACA, UK Foster Ties to Fight Corruption

Sherif Seif al-Deen, Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority (ACA) received on Sunday British Ambassador to Egypt Geoffrey Adams, and his accompanying delegation to discuss cooperation and efforts to battle Corruption.

Seif El-Din expressed the authority's keenness to fight corruption, especially in light of the remarkable development taking place in Egyptian-British relations and the compatibility of visions and ideas on issues of common concern.

He stressed that the ACA is keen to take steps to cooperate with all countries, especially the United Kingdom, which is at the forefront of its relations with Egypt.

During the meeting, economic cooperation and investment opportunities were reviewed in light of the British-African Investment Conference, which is expected to be held on January 20.

The meeting also reviewed the ACA efforts in fighting corruption through the training of cadres at the National Anti-Corruption Academy, the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) in Vienna as well as the National School of Management (L'ENA).

International cooperation activities and memoranda of understanding (MoU) that were concluded with a number of countries at the African, Arab and international levels were also highlighted.

The two parties discussed the contributions made by the authority in the field of financing by removing obstacles facing investors, including British companies operating in Egypt, who are among the biggest investors in the country.

The meeting also reviewed the efforts of international cooperation in combating organized crime, especially illegal immigration and human trafficking.

On his part, the British Ambassador expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the role played by the authority and the importance of the meeting that comes before the conference.

He expressed the hope to achieve more cooperation in the future and develop the relationship between the American Association and its counterparts in Britain.