A delegation led by the Vice Chairperson and Secretary General of South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), Mr. Chung Seung-yun, met the Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena at Parliament yesterday (21).
During the discussion, Mr. Chung Seung-Yun said that the Anti-Corruption Act passed in Sri Lanka last year is a very strong act. Meanwhile, he added that he is ready to support the introduction of the Integrity Assessment System for government institutions in Sri Lanka which is currently operating in South Korea to prevent bribery and corruption.
The speaker, Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, pointed out that the Anti-Corruption Act passed in Sri Lanka is completely independent and accordingly, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption will be able to work independently. The speaker also mentioned that he hopes to work together with other supporting countries to curb corruptions.
Apart from this, attention was paid to the process of anti-corruption law in South Korea and the nature of investigations. The need to enhance awareness among the general public of Sri Lanka regarding bribery and corruption was also discussed.
Acting Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Chaminda Kularatne and Assistant Secretary General Mr. Hansa Abeyratne were present in this meeting. Also, South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Director Mr. Lee Byum Seok, Deputy Director Mr. Moon Jongpil, Assistant Director Ms. Lee Ga Yeon, Additional Director General of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Ms. M.R.Y.K. Uduwela and Miss. W.M.D.T. Bandara also participated in this meeting.
