The Syrian Future Movement affirms that the participation of the Syrian Arab Republic’s delegation – headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader al-Hasri, and including the Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Interior, Colonel Abdul Rahim Jabara – in the Second Global Anti-Fraud Summit (Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026), held at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna on March 16 and 17, 2026, represents a positive and important step in reintegrating Syria into the international system as an active partner in combating transnational financial crimes.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that this participation, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in cooperation with INTERPOL, and focused on mechanisms to combat organized fraud – especially digital fraud – and to enhance international coordination and the exchange of expertise, reflects Syria’s commitment to strengthening the integrity of the global financial system. This was also emphasized by the Ministry of Interior in its statement issued on March 18, 2026, which indicated that “Syria’s participation in the summit confirms that the country is an active and continuous part of the international security system and a partner in formulating international policies to combat transnational organized crime.”
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes the importance of translating this participation into tangible and time-bound internal reforms, including:
- Developing national legislation to combat money laundering and terrorist financing to comply with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, with the possibility of issuing an updated law within the next six months.
- Strengthening the independence of the Syrian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Authority and establishing transparent channels of cooperation with organizations such as the FATF, the Egmont Group, and INTERPOL.
- Conducting an independent external audit of the Syrian banking and financial system during 2026 to enhance international confidence and expedite Syria’s removal from the Enhanced Monitoring List (grey list), which it has remained on since 2010 due to the lack of an on-site verification visit.
The Syrian Future Movement calls on the transitional government to seize this opportunity to address current internal challenges, such as the continued impact of some international sanctions, the weakness of the banking system, and the prevalence of the informal economy, through clear national programs that guarantee transparency and accountability, so that financial and economic security becomes an integral part of building a democratic civil state.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that building the future of Syria requires integrating international cooperation in the security and financial sectors within a comprehensive national vision based on equal citizenship, social justice, and the protection of citizens’ rights, free from any form of domination or exclusion.
The Syrian Future Movement reaffirms its commitment to supporting every effort to restore Syria to its rightful place among nations and calls for developing these international partnerships with domestic programs that ensure the Syrian people reap their benefits in a strong economy and a safe and stable society.
