The embassies of France, Italy, Germany, the UK and the USA issued a Joint Statement yesterday on the independence of Libya’s Audit Bureau. The statement read:
‘‘The Audit Bureau is a vital institution to ensure effective public financial management and to help counter the threat from corruption and theft of Libya’s resources.
As partners of Libya, we have been pleased to support the work of the Audit Bureau. It is key part of the Libyan state, which contributes to international confidence in Libya.
Today we reiterate our support for this institution and its leadership, and our concern that the independence and integrity of the Audit Bureau is respected by all parties in Libya, free of political interference from any side’’.
