Egypt Assumes Presidency of INTOSAI for Three-Year Term at Sharm El-Sheikh Congress

Egypt Takes Helm of Global Audit Body

Egypt, through its Accountability State Authority (ASA), officially assumed the presidency of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) for a three-year term on October 29, 2025. The significant handover ceremony took place during the opening of the 25th International Congress of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI 25), held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The event was under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and saw the attendance of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, numerous ministers, senior officials, and a broad international participation of heads and representatives from Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) worldwide.

INTOSAI's Mission and Egypt's Long-Standing Role

INTOSAI is an autonomous, independent, professional, and nonpolitical organization established to provide mutual support, foster the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experiences, and act as a recognized voice for SAIs within the international community. Its mission includes providing high-quality auditing standards for the public sector, promoting good governance, and fostering SAI capacity development and continuous performance improvement. Egypt's Accountability State Authority has been a member of INTOSAI since 1963, playing a central role in the organization's global efforts. The ASA serves as the external auditor for several United Nations agencies, including the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and is set to begin a six-year term as the external auditor for the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2026. Regionally, Egypt's ASA is a leading force in both the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI) and the Arab Organization for Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI), providing training and promoting best practices.

Commitment to Transparency and Modern Auditing

In his address following the official handover, Counselor Mohamed El-Faisal Youssef, President of Egypt's Accountability State Authority, reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to INTOSAI's core values of independence, impartiality, and integrity. He emphasized Egypt's ongoing contribution to enhancing global public auditing, financial governance, and sustainable development. El-Faisal highlighted the critical moment in the evolution of public auditing, shaped by rapid technological advancements and evolving global challenges. He stated that audit institutions must shift from 'post-action reviews to pre-decision foresight', becoming essential partners in public decision-making and key drivers of institutional reform. The new Egyptian presidency adopts a comprehensive vision, aiming to strengthen the integration between auditing and development, including the employment of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in general auditing.

A New Phase of International Cooperation

Egypt takes over the INTOSAI presidency from Brazil, which held the position during the previous term. This transition marks the beginning of a new phase of international cooperation aimed at improving the efficiency of auditing bodies worldwide, safeguarding public funds, and ensuring the equitable distribution of development resources. The global turnout at INCOSAI 25 underscores the international community's confidence in Egypt's growing leadership role in global public auditing and its dedication to transparency, integrity, and anti-corruption efforts.