EAG Chairman meets the representatives of the Secretariats of EAG, ESAAMLG, GABAC and MENAFATF

On November 28, 2025, in Minsk (Republic of Belarus) during the 43rd Plenary Session of the Eurasian Group, a meeting was held between the EAG Chairman Mr. Yury Chikhanchin and representatives of the Secretariats of the FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs) – EAG, ESAAMLG, GABAC, and MENAFATF.

A thorough exchange of views took place on current issues of developing cooperation among FSRBs. The need to enhance the role and voice of FSRBs within the FATF, as well as the responsibility of FSRBs for ensuring regional financial security, was noted. In particular, special emphasis was given on holding the next Global Network Secretariats Retreat in the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2026.

The Chairman highlighted the initiatives aimed at further developing the EAG "ecosystem" – the Forum of Parliamentarians, the Supervisory Forum and the International Compliance Council, EAG AML/CFT Forum, the Forum for Prosecutors, the International Association of Training and Methodology Centers, the Association of Press Services of Competent Authorities, and the International Financial Security Movement. The Chairman stressed that the EAG “ecosystem” is open to the participation of other FSRBs and their members.