“The plenary convenes amid exceptional regional circumstances and rapid developments in organised crime methods, fraud, and cyber threats, stressing that such challenges require faster action and more flexible and proactive approaches.”

“the continuation of work on a number of strategic objectives identified under the presidency, including enhancing the presidency framework, advancing institutional development, and following up on developments related to the third round of mutual evaluations, which commenced last year, with five countries currently undergoing the mutual evaluation process at various stages.”

“the launch of the first forum dedicated to research and training centres as part of the plenary activities, reflecting the presidency’s belief in the important role of the academic sector in combating financial crimes.”

“Our responsibility today is not limited to developing policies and regulatory frameworks, but also extends to building a more resilient, sustainable, and adaptable regional system capable of keeping pace with evolving challenges.”