Libyan Delegation Visits Rome to Strengthen Cooperation in Combating Corruption and Financial Crimes
A high-level Libyan delegation visited Rome from 5 to 8 May 2026 to strengthen international cooperation and exchange expertise in the areas of combating corruption, financial crimes, and money laundering.
The delegation included the Chairman and members of the High Committee on Supervision of the National Strategy for Performance Monitoring, Anti-Corruption and Prevention (2025–2030), along with representatives from the Administrative Control Authority of Libya, the Ministries of Interior, Finance, and Foreign Affairs, as well as law enforcement agencies responsible for combating financial crimes, money laundering, and terrorism financing. Representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) also participated.
The visit aimed to review international best practices and successful implementation models in anti-corruption governance, while strengthening coordination and institutional integration among the relevant Libyan authorities.
Discussions focused on mechanisms for investigating and prosecuting financial crimes, utilizing financial intelligence to support investigations, and applying advanced tools and technologies to combat corruption and money laundering. The program also included exchanges with Italian institutions specializing in anti-corruption, financial oversight, and economic crime prevention.
Particular attention was given to the Italian experience, including the work of the Italian Financial Guard and the National Anti-Corruption Authority, as well as specialized units dealing with financial fraud, anti-money laundering measures, terrorism financing, and data protection.
As part of the visit, the Libyan delegation presented the National Strategy for Performance Monitoring, Combating and Prevention of Corruption (2025–2030), highlighting its implementation stages, monitoring mechanisms, and evaluation frameworks.
The initiative forms part of the second phase of the European Union-funded project titled “Building Libyan National Capacities in Combating Corruption and Money Laundering,” which aims to support Libyan institutions in enhancing strategic and operational capacities to address financial crimes.
The visit is expected to contribute to strengthening Libya’s efforts in promoting transparency, integrity, institutional reform, and compliance with international standards in governance and anti-corruption practices.
