On 10 July 2026, the International Forum of the Financial Intelligence Units of the Member States of the Organization of Turkic States was held in Baku, organized by the Financial Monitoring Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
At the outset, the participants visited the Alley of Honor to pay tribute to the memory of Heydar Aliyev, National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, and laid a wreath at his grave. They then commemorated the memory of prominent ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva by laying fresh flowers at her grave.
The Forum, held under the theme “Understanding the Risks of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Turkic States: Common Challenges, Joint Solutions”, aimed to further strengthen cooperation among financial intelligence units across the Organization of Turkic States, promote the exchange of experience, and foster common approaches to combating financial crime.
At the opening ceremony, Zaur Fatizade, Chairman of the Board of the Financial Monitoring Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, as well as the heads of the financial intelligence units of the member states and other high-level guests delivered remarks. Zaur Fatizade provided information on the successful reforms implemented in Azerbaijan under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev and the results achieved. It was emphasized that the policy pursued by the Head of State has ensured the sustainable development of fair markets and sound financial relations in the country, as well as the establishment of a modern financial system that meets contemporary requirements.
As part of the event, a Heads of Financial Intelligence Units Panel was held with the participation of the heads of the financial intelligence units of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and Hungary. The panel addressed prospects for developing cooperation among the participating states, challenges in combating financial crime, and areas for joint action, with presentations delivered on the relevant topics.
