Wednesday12 February 2025
inbusinesskz.com

Kazakhstan held talks with the United Kingdom on issues related to combating corruption.

The head of Anti-Corruption Agency, Askat Zhumagali, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to Kazakhstan, Catherine Leach, as reported by the agency's press service.
Казахстан и Великобритания обсудили сотрудничество в борьбе с коррупцией.

During the meeting, issues related to mutual cooperation in combating corruption were discussed.

The head of the agency provided insights into the reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan and the main activities of the agency carried out in accordance with the directives of the head of state.

The ongoing efforts help minimize corruption risks, foster societal integrity, enhance the trust of businesses and citizens in governmental institutions, improve the effectiveness of recovering illegally obtained assets and providing legal assistance in criminal cases, as well as strengthen the international image and investment appeal of the country.

Askat Zhumagali emphasized the importance of collaboration with the British side, aimed at achieving advanced anti-corruption standards of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

In turn, Catherine Leach expressed her interest in expanding bilateral cooperation through joint projects for experience exchange.

As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to implement joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of anti-corruption policies.