OSCE supports global anti-financial crime co-operation at retreat in Samarkand

OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan supported the Global Network Secretariats’ Retreat held in Samarkand.  The event was attended by representatives of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and FATF-Style Regional Bodies to strengthen international co-operation and improve institutional effectiveness.

The retreat reflects Uzbekistan’s growing engagement with the global anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework, as the country continues to strengthen its institutional capacities and align with international standards. 

Over three days, participants worked on identifying practical solutions to enhance mutual evaluation processes, improve institutional performance, and strengthen cross-regional co-operation. Discussions focused on increasing consistency, reducing administrative burdens, and scaling up successful initiatives. The event is expected to lead to more streamlined processes, stronger partnerships, and more effective collective responses to financial crime challenges.

“Bringing practitioners together in this format helps turn shared principles into practical solutions,” said Dr. Silke Kloever, Senior Project Officer at the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz). “Stronger co-operation and more effective institutions are key to addressing increasingly complex and cross-border financial crime risks.”

For many years, the PCUz has facilitated co-operation between national authorities and FATF, supporting Uzbekistan’s engagement with the global financial governance framework. By supporting this retreat, the PCUz contributes to strengthening regional co-operation, promoting the exchange of best practices on AML/CFT, and advancing good economic governance and financial integrity.