On November 23, 2022, as part of the 37th plenary meeting of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG), Dushanbe hosted the first forum of representatives of the parliaments of the EAG member countries.

The heads and representatives of relevant parliamentary committees, interdepartmental committees and commissions, law enforcement agencies, as well as financial intelligence units of the EAG member states attended the forum.

During the meeting, the participants expressed their determination to improve the national legislation of their countries to meet the requirements of international standards on combating the legalization of proceeds from crime, the financing of terrorism and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

In addition, the participants highlighted the crucial role of the legislative bodies in regulating social and legal relations, and expressed their desire to strengthen national systems for combating the legalization of proceeds from crime and the financing of terrorism through the development and approval of regulatory legal acts.

To further cooperation, exchange of experience and learn the best practices in the implementation of national strategies and the adoption of legislative acts to combat this negative phenomenon, the participants supported the initiative to continue working together in such multilateral level.

It should be noted that the EAG is an FATF-style regional body (Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering) which was founded in 2004. The main goal of this group is to promote the strengthening of the national system of combating the legalization of proceeds from crime, the financing of terrorism and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the member countries and the region. It consists of nine member countries, including Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, China and India.

Financial Monitoring Department