Congratulations of the EAG Chairman Mr. Yuri Chikhanchin on the 20th anniversary of the Group

Congratulations of the EAG Chairman Mr. Yuri Chikhanchin on the 20th anniversary of the Group

Dear colleagues, dear friends!

Today the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over these two decades as part of the FATF family, we have travelled a long way, overcome many obstacles and achieved significant results in strengthening the financial security of the countries of the region.

We are proud to have become a united front in the fight against transnational organised crime, money laundering and terrorist financing. Together we have developed and implemented effective co-operation mechanisms.

The EAG has become a respected international forum for discussing important issues and developing joint solutions to mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing in the Eurasian region.

The EAG continues to actively cooperate with the FATF Secretariat, FATF-style regional bodies, UN specialised committees and other international organisations, and participates in the development of global standards and recommendations. Today we reaffirm our commitment to common goals and readiness to further strengthen and develop co-operation.

I am confident that through our common efforts we will continue to strengthen the financial security of our countries and create a more stable and secure world.

I wish all EAG Member States further success and new joint achievements for the benefit of global financial security!

I express my gratitude to the Secretariat of the Group for its active work and comprehensive assistance to the EAG Member States! All the best!