This administration is committed to integrity and transparency and will operate free from corruption, President Mohamed Muizzu said on International Anti-Corruption Day. In a ceremony held on Thursday marking the occasion, the President pledged swift legal action against any individuals found engaging in corrupt practices, emphasising that there would be no room for disagreements regarding corruption.
International Anti-Corruption Day, which raises awareness of corruption and the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it, saw Muizzu confirm his administration’s dedication to raising awareness about corruption and taking every possible measure to ensure a corruption-free society.
Echoing the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day, “Uniting the World against Corruption,” Muizzu underscored the need for global cooperation in the fight against corruption. He called on everyone to reject corruption and stressed the importance of incorporating the battle against corruption on a national scale. He urged individuals, especially those in positions of authority, to refrain from making requests outside the rules and to be obedient, cautious, sincere, and religiously motivated.
At the ceremony, the president inaugurated the Maldives National Anti-Corruption Academy. The academy’s main objectives are to educate, train and develop human resources to investigate economic crimes and corruption, according to the President’s Office.
The Maldives ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2007, joining 190 parties committed to the Convention’s anti-corruption obligations. This demonstrates the near-universal recognition of the importance of good governance, accountability, and political commitment.