Amir, Crown Prince meet anti-corruption authority chief

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Chairman of Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA) Counselor Abdulrahman Al-Nemash at Bayan Palace yesterday. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also received Nemash at Bayan Palace. Speaking to the press after his meeting with His Highness the Amir, Nemash said that the near future for the body is important in implementing the national anti-corruption strategy.

Nemash expressed his pride for meeting His Highness the Amir, saying he briefed His Highness the Amir on NAZAHA's upcoming plan and projects during the year 2019-2020, adding that "we received all the support and guidance from His Highness in this regard." He added that he also briefed His Highness on NAZAHA's plan on the financial disclosure and the policy of the Authority in raising awareness and educating the community during the coming period, expressing hope that Kuwait will advance in the fight against corruption in the coming stage.

He pointed to the approval of the Kuwaiti cabinet last Monday to form a Higher Strategic Committee, pointing out that this committee will lead the ministries in the implementation of the general strategy to combat corruption. He said that this application would continue for years as NAZAHA will enter in each ministry to pinpoint corruption and work to resolve it, adding that he also briefed His Highness on all matters relating to the issues investigated by NAZAHA. He pointed out that the issues of flying gravels and the recent rains would be referred to the public prosecution. - KUNA