Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, including cross-border financial and administrative misconduct.
The agreement was signed by Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Yermek Sagimbayev, chairman of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee. Saudi Ambassador to Kazakhstan Faisal Al-Qahtani attended the signing ceremony.
The MoU aims to enhance coordination between the two countries in tackling cross-border corruption, facilitate information sharing and strengthen institutional capabilities.
During the meeting, officials from both sides also reviewed bilateral relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, according to the Saudi Press Agency.