Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan sign agreement to combat cross-border corruption

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating corruption.

The MoU was signed by Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Sulaymon Said Sultonzoda, Director of Tajikistan’s State Agency for Financial Control and Combating Corruption, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Tajikistan Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Shamrani.

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in combating transnational corruption, exchanging information on corruption-related offenses and strengthening the institutional capacities of both sides.

During the meeting, the officials also reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to advance cooperation in promoting integrity and combating corruption.

They further discussed Nazaha’s efforts to safeguard integrity, promote transparency and combat corruption, alongside Tajikistan’s experience in the same field.