Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan sign MoU to combat corruption, transnational crime

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and Kazakhstan, represented by the National Security Committee, signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh today to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating corruption.

The agreement was signed by Mazin bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, for Saudi Arabia, and Yermek Sagimbayev, Chairman of the National Security Committee, for Kazakhstan, in the presence of Faisal bin Hanif Al-Qahtani, Saudi Ambassador to Kazakhstan.

The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in fighting cross-border corruption crimes, facilitate the exchange of information related to corruption offenses, and develop and strengthen the institutional capacities of both parties.

The meeting included a review of bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan and discussions on ways to enhance joint cooperation in integrity protection and anti-corruption efforts.

Both sides were briefed on the measures taken by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority to promote transparency and protect integrity, as well as Kazakhstan's experience in this field.