Tashkent, Oct. 15 (BNA): A delegation from the General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing Committee, led by Hamid Al Zaabi, Secretary General and Vice Chair, held a series of high level meetings in Tashkent with the Department for Combating Economic Crimes in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the meetings focused on enhancing technical cooperation and exchanging expertise in combating money laundering and terrorism financing, as well as developing communication and coordination channels between the two sides.

Al Zaabi emphasised that the partnership between the UAE and Uzbekistan reflects their commitment to protecting financial systems and supporting economic stability. The Uzbek side praised the progress made by the UAE in this field.

The two countries participate in the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering, with the UAE holding observer membership since 2024.

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