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Azerbaijan hosts preparatory meeting of OIC anti-corruption representatives in Baku

27 October 2026 18:41 (UTC +04:00)

A preparatory meeting of representatives of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Baku on October 27, the Prosecutor General's Office told APA.

According to the information, the event, hosted by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is of great importance in terms of strengthening cooperation among OIC member states in combating corruption, expanding the exchange of best practices, and developing interaction among law enforcement agencies.

The event also aims to prepare for the third high-level meeting of the heads of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies of OIC member states, which will be held in Baku on October 28.

The meeting began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and featured speeches by a representative of the State of Qatar, representing the party that chaired the previous preparatory meeting, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Mammadov, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

In connection with the discussion and agreement on the drafts and declarations submitted by OIC member states to the Secretariat during the preparatory meeting and their submission for adoption at the third high-level meeting of the heads of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies of member states, the representative of the State of Qatar presented Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Mammadov with a symbolic representation of the chairmanship of the preparatory meeting.

In his speech, Heydar Mammadov emphasized the importance of combating corruption in ensuring the rule of law, increasing transparency in public administration, and strengthening public trust. He stated that the institutional reforms implemented in the country under the leadership of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the application of modern governance principles, and the improvement of anti-corruption mechanisms are among the important directions of consistent state policy.

The Deputy Prosecutor General also noted the importance of expanding international cooperation in this field, studying best practices, and strengthening coordinated activities among law enforcement agencies. He emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to developing relations with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and deepening cooperation within the organization.

In his speech, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation emphasized the importance of strengthening solidarity and cooperation among member states, promoting common approaches to combating corruption, and developing institutional ties among relevant bodies. He noted that the exchange of international experience, the application of advanced methods, and the expansion of coordinated activities among states contribute to achieving effective results in this field.

Representatives of various member states addressed the meeting, sharing their countries' experiences, existing approaches, and proposals for developing future cooperation.

Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Qatar, the Kyrgyz Republic, Libya, Lebanon, Sudan, Jordan, and other participating states expressed their gratitude for the high-level organization of the session. They also highly appreciated the work carried out on the draft resolutions planned for adoption at the Ministerial Meeting and expressed their commitment to cooperation in this direction.

In addition, the extensive exchange of views and discussions among participants during the event were significant in terms of improving methodologies for measuring corruption, promoting unified approaches in this field, facilitating mutual