A Brief of the Closing Address of H.E. Counsellor/ Mohamed El-Faisal Youssef; President of the Accountability State Authority and First Vice-President of INTOSAI, during the 78th INTOSAI Governing Board Meeting
Oct 27, 2024
At the conclusion of the 78th INTOSAI Governing Board Meeting, Counsellor/ Mohamed El-Faisal Youssef praised the members' contributions and affirms Egypt's aspiration to host XXV INCOSAI.
Counsellor/ Mohamed El-Faisal Youssef; President of the Accountability State Authority and First Vice-President of INTOSAI, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to all who participated in the 78th INTOSAI Governing Board Meeting, whether attending in-person or participating virtually.
He stressed that the Meeting provided an opportunity to go through important reports that reflected the efforts made within the INTOSAI Community over the past year, praising the members’ participation and commitment which enriched the discussions.
He also referred to the report of the Governing Board President and the insights it contained from the Supervisory Committee on Emerging Issues, highlighting INTOSAI's ability to adapt and innovate, in addition to the General Secretariat's presentation, which underscored the progress achieved in the financial and administrative matters as well as NICO’s crucial role in enhancing ties within INTOSAI.
He referred to the reports related to cooperation with the United Nations and support for the SDGs’ implementation, stressing that the work of the Goal Committees, Working Groups and Task Forces represents a testament to the INTOSAI leadership’s efforts to promote accountability and transparency worldwide.
He also pointed out the Communication Team’s efforts in developing the INTOSAI Logo and the achievements of the officials of INTOSAI Journal and INTOSAI Development Initiative reflecting the active accomplishments of the INTOSAI’s bodies. He praised the discussions’ dialogue, cooperation and shared learning, including the roundtable on emerging issues and partnerships with Regional Organizations.
Concluding his words, Counsellor/ Mohamed El-Faisal Youssef thanked the participants for their dedication, stressing his aspiration to welcome them once again next October during the Accountability State Authority’s hosting of the upcoming Governing Board Meeting and XXV INCOSAI.