The Financial Monitoring Service (FMS) organized an online training session on “The Fundamentals of Combating the Financing of Terrorism” for representatives of non-profit organizations on 12 August 2026.

During the training, Mehriban Mammadova, a representative of the Financial Monitoring Service and trainer, provided participants with information on the concept of terrorist financing, related risks, and international standards in this area. The session also covered the obligations of non-profit organizations under the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On the Prevention of the Legalization of Criminally Obtained Property and the Financing of Terrorism”, as well as suspicious indicators to be considered when accepting donations. A presentation on the subject was also delivered.

Arzu Khalilova, Head of the International Relations and Protocol Department of the Financial Monitoring Service, highlighted the importance of integrating non-profit organizations with the hms.gov.az portal. She also provided detailed information on the legislative framework governing targeted financial sanctions, procedures for applying sanctions lists, and the existing guidance on targeted financial sanctions.

The training continued with an interactive discussion, during which participants had the opportunity to raise questions and receive detailed responses from the FMS representatives.

Nearly 20 representatives of non-profit organizations participated in the training.