Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on September 4 spoke at an official launch event for a report on combating corruption in the public sector prepared by the Commission of Integrity of the Kurdistan Region.
“As I have said in the past, corruption is a national security threat and must be treated as such by citizens, businesses, and the government,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X.
As I have said in the past, corruption is a national security threat and must be treated as such by citizens, businesses and govt.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) September 4, 2024
That’s why we’ve invested in banking, digital and regulation.
Today’s report on corruption in the public sector is part of this ongoing campaign. pic.twitter.com/6fvNiyhjuS
“That’s why we’ve invested in banking, digital, and regulation. Today’s report on corruption in the public sector is part of this ongoing campaign.”
In his speech during the event he extended his “gratitude to the Commission of Integrity for preparing this report, which is about applying the strategic procedures to combat corruption in the official public and governmental sectors in the Kurdistan Region.”
“Confronting corruption and putting limits to the waste of the public resources have been important parts of the Ninth Cabinet’s tasks,” he added.
“Therefore, we worked seriously and took the necessary actions to promote transparency and fight corruption. In this regard, we have a good coordination and relation with the Commission of Integrity as an independent establishment.”
The report was prepared in cooperation with the KRG in September 2021 and presented in March 2024 by the Head of the Commission of Integrity at a session of the Council of Ministers.
“However, part of the issue in fighting corruption and the reform plan was the interference and role of political parties; some parties systematically opposed the government’s efforts,” Prime Minister Barzani said.
“I reassure our dear people of Kurdistan, despite all the problems, obstacles, and crises, with a strong will-power we will continue our reform plan, fight corruption, and prevent the waste of public resources.”
