Azerbaijan, OIC Sign Cooperation Agreement for Upcoming Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Baku
Baku, The Gulf Observer: Azerbaijan and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have signed a cooperation agreement outlining preparations for the Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of OIC member states, scheduled to be held in Baku on October 27–28.
The agreement was signed on June 19 by Heydar Mammadov and Yousef Mohamed AlDobeay.
During the meeting, Deputy Prosecutor General Mammadov briefed the OIC official on Azerbaijan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms through comprehensive institutional reforms. He highlighted the country’s achievements under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, including modernization of the legal framework, enhanced transparency measures, and improved accountability across public institutions.
The two sides discussed organizational arrangements for the upcoming ministerial gathering and reviewed avenues for expanding cooperation among OIC member states in combating corruption. Particular emphasis was placed on promoting the exchange of expertise, best practices, and coordinated approaches to addressing corruption-related challenges.
AlDobeay expressed confidence in Azerbaijan’s ability to successfully host the high-level event, citing the country’s experience in organizing major international forums. He noted that the ministerial meeting is expected to attract more than 300 participants from across the Islamic world.
The OIC official also voiced optimism that the conference would serve as an important platform for strengthening collaboration among member states and advancing collective efforts to enhance integrity, transparency, and accountability in public administration.
The Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies is expected to bring together senior government officials, prosecutors, law enforcement representatives, and anti-corruption experts to discuss strategies for tackling corruption and fostering stronger institutional cooperation across OIC countries.
