An international conference on the theme “Role of Audit in Protecting the Interests of State and Economic Entities” as held

The Ombudsman of Azerbaijan in collaboration with the Chamber of Auditors of Azerbaijan, organized an international coneference on the theme “Role of Audit in Protecting the Interests of State and Economic Entities.”

The event brought together Sabina Aliyeva, the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan; Prof. Vahid Novruzov, Chairman of the Chamber of Auditors; staff members from both institutions; heads of foreign auditing organizations; and representatives from NGOs and the media.

During her opening remarks, Ombudsman stated that the audit institution is an important mechanism that serves to ensure transparency, accountability, the rule of law, and a culture of responsible governance.

The Ombudsman noted that a strong auditing system significantly contributes to protecting the legitimate interests of the state, business entities, and citizens; ensuring the efficient use of public resources; and strengthening economic security.

Sabina Aliyeva pointed out that from a human rights perspective, the auditing system strengthens transparency and accountability, increases public trust, and serves to prevent rights violations and ensure social justice.

In his introductory speech, the Chairman of the Chamber of Auditors, Prof. Vahid Novruzov, noted that modern auditing plays a vital and preventive role in the protection, development, and sustainability of business.

Vahid Novruzov pointed out that the independent auditing system acts as a bridge of trust between business entities and owners as a vital control mechanism within the system of economic relations.

The Chairman emphasized the importance of evaluating the audit system as one of the economic pillars of a legal state and stated that it functions as an element of institutional infrastructure protecting human rights.

At the conference, presentations were delivered on the Ombudsman's activities in ensuring the right to equality and preventing discrimination, raising legal awareness in the field of audit within the context of protecting human rights and public interests, the role of auditing in protecting human rights, the strategic importance of auditing in ensuring economic security and legal transparency, as well as other topics.