Azerbaijan Strengthens Anti-Corruption Ties with Morocco and Iraq

Baku:Azerbaijan has signed memorandums of understanding on anti-corruption cooperation with Morocco and Iraq. The agreements were signed during the third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Baku.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev held separate meetings with Mohamed Benalilou, President of Morocco's National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight against Corruption, and Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Lami, Commissioner of Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity. During these meetings, Aliyev discussed Azerbaijan's legal and institutional reforms in combating corruption and outlined the priorities of the 2022-2026 National Action Plan, focusing on transparency, accountability, and digitalization of public services.

The meeting with Mohamed Benalilou centered around enhancing bilateral relations, institutional cooperation, and sharing of expertise and best practices. It also highlighted the impact of Aliyev's visit to Morocco in April 2026, which contributed to strengthening the ties between the two nations. This meeting resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office and Morocco's National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight against Corruption.

In discussions with Dr. Muhammad Ali Al-Lami, satisfaction with the current state of Azerbaijan-Iraq relations was expressed, along with Iraq's support for Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Both parties explored ways to enhance legal and anti-corruption cooperation, as well as to exchange expertise and information. This meeting also concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Azerbaijan and Iraq's respective anti-corruption bodies.