The Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan organized a special online seminar for officials of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption of the Republic of Tajikistan, dedicated to international asset recovery mechanisms and practical cooperation between competent authorities.
During the event, Deputy Head of the Academy U.U. Nigmadjanov delivered a presentation on international mechanisms for the recovery of criminal assets, the role of inter-agency networks in this process, and the practical aspects of establishing effective cooperation between competent authorities.
The seminar served as a practical continuation of the agreements reached during the visit of the delegation led by S. Talbakzoda, Deputy Director of the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption of the Republic of Tajikistan, to the Academy on 5 June of this year.
At that meeting, the parties agreed to expand cooperation in combating corruption and recovering criminal assets, developing professional ties, training and professional development of personnel, as well as exchanging best practices.
During the online seminar, participants discussed the use of inter-agency asset recovery networks, enhancing the effectiveness of international cooperation, applying informal cooperation mechanisms, and ensuring the prompt exchange of information between competent authorities.
Particular attention was paid to the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for Western and Central Asia (ARIN-WCA). Participants were introduced to the network’s objectives and functions, the procedures for utilizing its capabilities, mechanisms for establishing professional contacts among the competent authorities of member states, as well as the legal and practical aspects of preparing and submitting requests within the framework of international cooperation.
During the discussion held at the conclusion of the event, participants addressed issues related to the practical application of asset recovery mechanisms and the further development of cooperation within the ARIN-WCA framework.
The seminar contributed to strengthening professional and academic cooperation between the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption of the Republic of Tajikistan, promoting the exchange of experience, and enhancing the capacity of specialists in the fields of combating corruption and recovering criminal assets.