CAG of India signs MoU with National Audit Office Bahrain

New Delhi [India], August 28 :The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in a step towards fostering international cooperation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAI Bahrain, the National Audit Office, Kingdom of Bahrain, in Manama.
The agreement, inked by the two Supreme Audit institutions, aims to enhance collaboration and mutual cooperation in the fields of audit activities, developing the professional skills of the staff members of the two nations. Through this MoU, a platform will be established for encouraging training activities, visits of experts and the exchange of technical information and research output in the fields of auditing.
Girish Chandra Murmu, the CAG of India, expressed his confidence in the partnership, stating, "This MoU will open upon several avenues for operationalising knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives between our SAIs." CAG of India believed that "the two SAIs' commitment to a robust bilateral relationship is a testament to the shared values and objectives of our institutions and will serve to reinforce the bonds between our SAIs and our nations.
Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa, Auditor General, National Audit Office, Kingdom of Bahrain, emphasised the importance of the agreement in developing and strengthening the professional capacity and audit methodologies of both institutions.
The signing of the MoU will further strengthen the bilateral relationship and achieve a milestone in promoting closer ties and collaboration among the two SAIs.
During the visit of Manama, the CAG of India also interacted with the Odiya community of Bahrain and commended the role of the Bahrain Odiya community for enhancing the identity of Odisha on the global platform.