Doha: A delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan has visited the Qatar Financial Information Unit (FIU) as part of enhancing joint cooperation between the State of Qatar and Uzbekistan in the field of economic and financial crimes. During the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Financial Information Unit (FIU) and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes of Uzbekistan.
According to Qatar News Agency, the MoU aims to develop mechanisms for exchanging information and enhancing joint cooperation, contributing to enhancing the efficiency of national and international efforts to combat money laundering and support for terrorism. The delegation, headed by Deputy Prosecutor General and Head of the Department for Combating Economic Crimes of Uzbekistan Shamsuddin Sukhibnazarov, also included an introduction to the Financial Information Unit, reviewing its tasks and activities, and discussing common challenges and best practices in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.