UAE, Uzbekistan hold talks to tackle economic crimes

Workshop highlights bilateral cooperation

The meetings were hosted by Jakhongir Khatamov, Head of Uzbekistan’s Department on Combating Economic Crimes, and brought together financial crime experts from both nations. The workshop served as a platform to share best practices, strengthen institutional frameworks, and enhance cooperation on AML/CFT/CPF efforts (Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Countering Proliferation Financing).

AlZaabi: Deeper ties demand stronger financial safeguards

In his remarks, Hamid AlZaabi highlighted the UAE’s commitment to international cooperation in combating financial crimes.

“The UAE and Uzbekistan are bound by common aspirations for stronger trade and investment,” he stated. “As our economic ties deepen, so must our shared responsibility to safeguard financial systems.”

AlZaabi emphasised that joint efforts—through technical exchanges, MOUs, and practitioner dialogue—will enable both countries to respond quickly to evolving risks like trade-based money laundering.

Uzbekistan praises UAE's AML reforms

Jakhongir Khatamov warmly welcomed the UAE delegation, noting the UAE’s substantial reforms to improve its national AML/CFT framework.

“We are highly interested in deepening practical cooperation with the UAE’s national committee,” he said. “This visit will significantly contribute to strengthening the exchange of expertise and friendly ties between our agencies.”

He also confirmed Uzbekistan’s readiness to conduct joint strategic analyses to identify regional trends and ensure financial system stability.

Workshop content and site visit

The workshop featured joint presentations on National strategies to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, National risk assessments, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.

Participants also conducted a site visit to the Law Enforcement Academy, enabling further engagement between enforcement professionals.