WNAM REPORT: Prosecutor General of Russia Alexander Gutsan and Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency of Uzbekistan Akmal Burkhanov signed a cooperation program between the agencies for 2027-2028.
The document provides for the exchange of experience in corruption prevention, the introduction of digital tools to identify corruption risks, the promotion of an anti-corruption culture, and cooperation in the scientific and educational fields.
“The program covers the exchange of experience in preventing corruption, the introduction of digital tools to identify risks, the promotion of an anti-corruption culture, and scientific and educational activities”, Mr. Gutsan stated before signing the document.
According to him, the new program should give bilateral cooperation a more regular, substantive, and practice-oriented character.
The Prosecutor General of Russia also proposed scheduling the program’s first expert event soon. The event is expected to focus on applying digital technologies to combat corruption. He particularly noted Uzbekistan’s growing contribution to shaping the international anti-corruption agenda. In particular, he recalled that in 2027, Uzbekistan will host the 12th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC COSP12).
Signing the program aims to further develop interdepartmental cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan to prevent and combat corruption.
