Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan Sign MoU to Combat Corruption

Riyadh:Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at preventing and combating corruption. The MoU was signed by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) of Saudi Arabia and the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Kazakhstan's National Security Committee Yermek Sagimbayev. The signing ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Kazakhstan Faisal Al-Qahtani.

The agreement focuses on strengthening cooperation in combating cross-border corruption crimes, exchanging information on corruption offenses, and enhancing the institutional capacities of both nations. During the meeting, the two parties discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to bolster cooperation in protecting integrity and combating corruption.

Additionally, discussions included reviewing key measures implemented by Nazaha to protect integrity, enhance transparency, and combat corruption, as well as Kazakhstan's experiences in similar efforts.