On June 8-11, 2026, the National Bank of Tajikistan hosted a joint training event in preparation for the third round of the Eurasian Group on Countering Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (EAG) mutual evaluation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Held at the initiative of the EAG Secretariat and supported by the International Training and Methodological Center for Financial Monitoring of the Russian Federation (ITMCFM), the event aimed to improve the preparedness of the country's representatives—a group of national experts from government authorities, including law enforcement and judicial bodies, supervisory agencies, and the private financial and non-financial sectors.
During the event, participants took part in training sessions and discussions tailored to their areas of activity. In particular, on June 8, 2026, representatives of supervisory authorities discussed risk assessment and the effectiveness of the supervisory system.
On June 9, 2026, a training session involving law enforcement agencies focused on the use of financial intelligence, crime investigation, and mechanisms for the confiscation and return of criminal assets.
On June 10, 2026, representatives from both supervisory and law enforcement agencies participated in simulation exercises to prepare for interviews with an assessment expert group.
Finally, on June 11, 2026, representatives from private financial and non-financial sectors joined government authorities to discuss cooperation and preventive measures.
In his speech, Halim Mirzoaliev, Director of the Financial Monitoring Department under the National Bank of Tajikistan, highlighted that the Republic of Tajikistan has entered a crucial stage of preparation for the mutual assessment. Officially starting on August 3, 2026, this framework requires the country to submit a technical compliance questionnaire, followed by national system effectiveness indicators.
During the event, the participants studied the FATF methodology and the requirements of the third round of mutual assessment, thus paying special attention to the issues of risk assessment, national and international cooperation, activities of supervisory authorities, effectiveness of investigation and prosecution of crimes as well as the confiscation and return of criminal assets.
Simulation exercises were an important part of the program, introducing participants to the format and potential content of interviews with a group of assessment experts.
The event will contribute to strengthening interagency coordination, increasing the operational readiness of government agencies and the private sector, as well as enhancing the national AML/CFT/FPWMD system.
The Financial Monitoring Department under the National Bank of Tajikistan, in cooperation with the EAG Secretariat, ITMCFM and other development partners, will continue to conduct training events aimed at successfully undergoing the third round of mutual evaluation of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Financial Monitoring Department
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12.06.2026
