Riyadh, October 14, 2024 – The President of the General Court of Audit (GCA) in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Hussam Alangari, today welcomed Vasily Gerasimov, the Chairman of the State Control Committee of the Republic of Belarus, during an official visit aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two organizations. This visit marks a key step in strengthening the relationship between the GCA and the Belarusian State Control Committee, focusing on the exchange of expertise, improving performance, and developing human resources within both entities.
Dr. Alangari stressed the significance of this partnership, noting that collaborative efforts will help both organizations achieve higher levels of efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. He emphasized that sharing knowledge and experiences is essential for improving public sector auditing and accountability, as well as adopting best practices in governance.
Chairman Gerasimov expressed his commitment to furthering the relationship between the two institutions, recognizing the importance of joint efforts to enhance public audit systems. He echoed Dr. Alangari's sentiments about the value of knowledge-sharing and performance improvements, underscoring Belarus's willingness to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in these areas.
Following the formal reception, officials from both the Saudi GCA and the Belarusian State Control Committee held a meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest. The discussions focused on how the two organizations can work together to improve auditing standards, exchange expertise in digital auditing systems, and explore strategies for workforce development.
The Belarusian delegation was also given a detailed briefing on the GCA's digital transformation initiatives. This included a presentation on the "Shamel 2.0" electronic auditing system, which incorporates modern technologies and artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance the auditing process. The system has been pivotal in advancing the GCA’s capabilities, providing a more efficient and transparent approach to auditing in the Kingdom.
The visit of the Belarusian delegation not only highlights the importance of international collaboration in the field of public audit but also reflects Saudi Arabia's broader efforts to integrate advanced technology into government functions. The exchange of ideas between the GCA and its Belarusian counterpart is expected to lead to innovative solutions that will benefit both nations in their pursuit of excellence in public auditing and governance.
