Moscow: Iran will participate in the upcoming 42nd meeting of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG), with an Iranian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Economy Hadi Khani. The summit will be held in Moscow, Russia, from May 26 to May 30. It aims to bring together regional and international experts to enhance cooperation on financial security.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Khani has outlined several key topics for discussion at the summit, including risk management in the digital era, financial security challenges in Eurasia, and regional coordination among Caspian Sea nations. Iran’s participation aims to strengthen international partnerships, improve its role within the group, and present its latest strategies in combating financial crimes.

Khani also highlighted Iran’s commitment to tackling money laundering, stating that the country will showcase its achievements and strategies in this field during the conference. The summit will also feature joint meetings between regulatory officials and private-sector representatives to facilitate collaboration.

The EAG is a regional body modeled after the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), comprising nine member countries: Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.