ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific

5th regional anti-corruption conference 28-30 September 2005, , PR

Closing Speech (Plenary 4)

Mr. Shuxian Vice Minister of Supervision P.R. China

The three-day Fifth Regional Anti-corruption Conference for Asia and the Pacific has completed all the items on the agenda thanks to the common efforts of all delegates, and is now coming to its conclusion. On behalf of the organizing committee and the of the People’s Republic of China, I would like to congratulate on the success of the conference and express our heartfelt gratitude to all the delegates and friends for your support and cooperation. The Chinese government attaches great importance to this conference. During the conference, Mr. , member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Mr. He Yong, secretary of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat and Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, had a cordial meeting with heads of delegations. Mr. Hua Jianmin, State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council of PRC, attended and addressed the opening ceremony. Mr. Jia Chunwang, Procurator of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China, was also present at the opening ceremony. Mr. Li Zhilun, Minister of Supervision of PRC, delivered the welcoming speech to the conference. They highly praised the work of the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific clearly expounded the principles and policies of the Chinese government on building a clean government and countering corruption, and expressed China’s sincere aspiration to participate in anti-corruption exchange and cooperation in Asia and the Pacific. During the conference, Delegates from China’s supervisory institutions had broad contacts with participants from other countries and regions. They exchanged experience, deepened understanding and increased cooperation. Delegates at the conference focused on the theme “Reducing inequality and promoting growth — driving down corruption,” reviewed recent anti-corruption work in Asia and the Pacific, and discussed strategies for expanding anti-corruption efforts in the future in the region. We conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions focusing on the following six topics: how can public opinion surveys assist in preparing anti- corruption reform, effective donor support for anti-corruption reform in developing countries, preventing corruption in humanitarian relief operations, conflicts of interest typologies, creating a supportive environment for business integrity, and denying safe havens through regional and worldwide judicial cooperation. The conference has reached consensus on many issues. At the same time officials of the Bureau of Policy Development of the United Nations Development Program made constructive suggestions concerning support and donation for anti-corruption reforms in the region. Transparency International and other NGOs expressed their views on curbing corruption and promoting inequality and development. I believe this conference will play a positive role in strengthening anti-corruption activities and cooperation in the region and developing friendship among oversight agencies of all countries. Resolutely curbing corruption is a strategic task for all countries and regions in Asia and the Pacific, as well as important responsibilities of their governments. The Ministry of Supervision of PRC is willing to work together with its counterparts throughout the region, strengthen exchange and cooperation, and strive to build a clean, pragmatic, people and efficient government, and promote social justice and development. I would take this opportunity to wish you all a pleasant trip back home.