DOHA, 16 december 2025 (TATOLI) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, and his delegation participated in the 11th session of the International Conference associated with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Doha, Qatar.
This international event, themed “Shaping the Integrity of Tomorrow,” focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and new technologies to strengthen international cooperation and promote collective action in support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Its opening was inaugurated by the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim Al Thani.
At the opening, the outgoing president of the United States Conference, Christine Cline, officially passed the presidency of the 11th International Conference to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, to lead this session.
In a recorded video, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for the use of emerging technologies in the fight against corruption, organized crime, and other forms of crime. He stated:
“Corruption is not a victimless crime. It fuels conflict, strengthens inequalities, and reduces the resources needed to protect humanity and the planet. Every dollar lost to this economic crime is a dollar stolen from those who want to strive for a better future.”
The need to combat corruption was also highlighted by UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, who said: “Preventing and eradicating corruption is a shared duty. We owe it to those who offer us work.”
As Timor-Leste is one of the 130 nations that are parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation represented the government at the event, while the National Parliament was represented by Deputy Virgínia Ana Belo and the Anti-Corruption Commission team.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
