Mission of EAG experts in Turkmenistan

In accordance with the procedures of the EAG on 27-28 March 2012 a visit of EAG experts in Turkmenistan passed in order to conduct the "face to face" meetings with the representatives of the bodies of state power of the country for the subsequent preparation of a draft of the next progress report of its national AML/CFT system.

The delegation consisted of the representatives of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic.

The EAG delegation visited the Department for Financial Monitoring of the Ministry of Finance of Turkmenistan (FIU Turkmenistan) and held working meetings with the representatives of the Central Bank, the General Prosecutor's Office, the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of National Security.

It should be noted that the delegation had an opportunity to meet with the Minister of Finance of Turkmenistan Mr. Sadykov, who in his turn confirmed a high political level of Turkmenistan in compliance with the international requirements and the FATF standards.

EAG experts held several workshops for the representatives of Turkmen authorities on the themes - "Fundamentals of financial analysis" and "Basics of supervisory activities in the AML/CFT system".