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AUDITOR GENERAL OF CHINA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

On May 25, 2016, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr. Heinz Fischer, conferred the Grand Decoration of Honor in Gold with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria award to Mr. Liu Jiayi, acknowledging Mr. Liu’s outstanding contributions in his capacities as the Auditor General of China, Chairman of INTOSAI’s Governing Board and the member and Chair of the United Nations Board of Auditors.

In his speech, Dr. Fischer highlighted some of Mr. Liu’s efforts in promoting cooperation between the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of China and Austria; strengthening SAIs’ roles in encouraging national governance; and enhancing INTOSAI through advocating adapting to global trends. Mr. Liu accepted the award with appreciation and emphasized that he would continue to promote INTOSAI’s role in global economic governance and implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, as well as enhance the cooperation between the SAIs of China and Austria.