Oman Reaffirms Commitment to International Cooperation Against Transnational Organised Crime
Vienna, The Gulf Observer: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, which commenced on Monday in Vienna and will continue until October 23.
Oman’s delegation is headed by Attorney General Nasr Khamis Al Sawai, Head of the Governmental Experts Team.
The conference is discussing the implementation of the Convention and its protocols, with a focus on strengthening international cooperation to combat organized crime. Key areas under consideration include the extradition of wanted persons, mutual legal assistance, combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling, and preventing the illicit trafficking of firearms.
Addressing the conference, Al Sawai emphasized the need to intensify international efforts to counter evolving forms of transnational organized crime. He stressed the importance of proactive measures, including information and evidence sharing, legislative development, and enhancing the capabilities of national institutions.
He also outlined Oman’s efforts to modernize its legislative framework and align national laws with the provisions of the Convention. In this regard, he highlighted the Penal Law, the Anti-Human Trafficking Law, and the Anti-Information Technology Crimes Law.
The attorney general reaffirmed Oman’s consistent commitment to fulfilling its international obligations and strengthening the legal framework required to address transnational criminal activities.
Oman’s participation reflects the Sultanate’s commitment to supporting international initiatives against organized crime and advancing mechanisms for legal and judicial cooperation among countries.
The Sultanate acceded to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime under Royal Decree No. 37/2005, establishing a legal foundation for its engagement in international efforts to prevent and combat organized crime.
