BERLIN, October 20. /Dunyo IA/.   A delegation from the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, led by Deputy Director Umida Tukhtasheva, visited Germany, where they held a series of meetings on corruption prevention and the exchange of experience, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Visit was organized jointly with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) within the framework of a technical assistance project funded by the European Union and Government of Germany.

During negotiations with representatives of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, the Federal Ministry of Justice of Germany, Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), Bundestag and Public Prosecutor's Office of Berlin, parties discussed matters concerning internal control, compliance systems, corruption risk assessment, prevention of conflicts of interest and protection of whistleblowers.

Uzbek side presented its experience in implementing digital compliance tools, new risk assessment mechanisms, and strengthening public control. The parties also exchanged experience in preventive counselling and receiving complaints through independent lawyers while maintaining the confidentiality of applicants.

Following the meetings, an agreement was reached to continue the exchange of experience with the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community of Germany and practical materials with the Public Prosecutor's Office of Berlin. In addition, the parties agreed to work on signing a cooperation agreement with the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) to develop systemic expert interaction.

Reached agreements are expected to facilitate the implementation of corruption prevention mechanisms and strengthen institutional cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany.