Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan sign MoU to combat corruption, cross-border crime

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and Tajikistan, represented by the State Financial Control and Anti-Corruption Agency, signed a memorandum of understanding today to prevent and combat corruption and enhance joint cooperation.

The memorandum was signed by Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and Sultanzoda Suleiman Said, Head of the State Financial Control and Anti-Corruption Agency of Tajikistan, in the presence of Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Saudi Ambassador to Tajikistan.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in combating cross-border corruption crimes, exchange information related to corruption cases, and develop and enhance the institutional capacity of both parties.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan and discussed ways to boost cooperation in promoting integrity and fighting corruption.

They also examined key measures undertaken by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority to protect integrity, promote transparency, and combat corruption, as well as Tajikistan's experience in the same field.