20.03.2025.
At the initiative of H.E. Aybek Shakhavidinov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Hungary and designated Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia, the Director of the Agency, Dejan Damnjanović, held an online meeting with Dr. Akmal Burkhanov, Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Agency, associates from the Sector for International Cooperation, National Strategic Documents, Plans and Projects, as well as representatives of the Uzbek institution, including the Deputy Director and the Chief Inspector of the Sector for Complaints, Public Relations, and International Cooperation.
The primary objective of the meeting was to foster closer cooperation between the two anti-corruption institutions. During the discussion, both agencies presented their competencies and identified key areas for potential collaboration, including corruption prevention, asset declaration, conflict of interest prevention, civil society cooperation, public awareness initiatives, and acting on citizen complaints.
The participants also discussed the preparation of a memorandum of cooperation, which is expected to be signed during Director Damnjanović’s official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan. This document will formalize mutual cooperation, facilitate regular communication, and enable coordinated efforts in exchanging information, experiences, and best practices in the fight against corruption, in accordance with international standards and national regulations.
Additionally, the meeting addressed Director Damnjanović’s participation in the international conference "Digital Age: Legal Perspectives for the Future," organized by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
