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Ways and means of eliminating corruption dominate talks between Speaker and top S. Korean official

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2024/05/23

Speaker Abeywardena listening to Vice Chairperson and Secretary General of South Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) Chung Seung-yun

Vice Chairperson and Secretary General of South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) Chung Seung-yun has offered to introduce the South Korean anti-corruption system here to help Sri Lanka to tackle the problem.

According to a statement issued by the Parliament, the offer was made on Tuesday (21) when a delegation led by Chung Seung-yun met Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena in Parliament.

Commending the recent enactment of the Anti-Corruption Act passed in Sri Lanka last year, the visiting official declared his readiness to support the introduction of the Integrity Assessment System for government institutions in Sri Lanka. The official has assured that the system would strengthen efforts to prevent bribery and corruption.

The statement quoted Speaker Abeywardena as having told the visiting delegation that the Anti-Corruption Act passed allowed the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption independently. The speaker also said that he intended to work together with other supporting countries to curb corruption.

The two sides also paid attention to anti-corruption law in South Korea and the nature of investigations.

Acting Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne and Assistant Secretary General Hansa Abeyratne were present in this meeting. Also, South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Director Lee Byum Seok, Deputy Director 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 Assistant Director General Ms. W.M.D.T. Bandara also participated in this meeting.

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.

President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province.

The President emphasized that everyone must abide by the country’s fundamental laws and stated that enforcing these laws is the responsibility of the police department.

During the discussion, police chiefs of the Southern Province briefed the President on reports related to organized crimes and drug-related offenses. In response, President Disanayake instructed officials to take all necessary measures swiftly to combat crimes.

He also directed the officers to strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Southern Province police chiefs were also present at the discussion.

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.

The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province.

He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law is a key responsibility of the Police Department.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake further stated that a just society cannot be established in Sri Lanka without ensuring the supremacy of the rule of law.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Western Province police chiefs were also present at the event.