Baku: Azerbaijan has officially approved new measures to oversee the financial activities related to its intelligence and counterintelligence operations. The approval comes in the form of a rule that mandates control over the financial-economic activities associated with these operations. Additionally, it ensures financial oversight on the use of funds allocated from the state budget and other legal sources for intelligence and counterintelligence activities.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the decree was signed by President Ilham Aliyev, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in the use of resources in sensitive areas such as intelligence. The rule aims to ensure that funds are used effectively and in compliance with legal standards.

The Cabinet of Ministers has been tasked with addressing any issues arising from the decree, indicating a structured approach to implementing these new oversight measures. The move highlights Azerbaijan’s commitment to maintaining rigorous financial controls over its intelligence operations.