Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the development of cooperation within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the strengthening of solidarity and mutual support, and constantly strives in this direction.
elchi reports that this was stated in the address of President Ilham Aliyev to the participants of the third high-level meeting of heads of law enforcement agencies of the OIC member states fighting corruption, held in Baku.
It was noted that corruption is a crime that undermines public trust in state institutions, harms social justice, healthy competition, and economic development: “In some cases, the transboundary nature of such crimes necessitates the adoption of appropriate measures at both the national and international levels. In this regard, the ‘Mecca Al-Mukarramah Convention on Law Enforcement Cooperation against Corruption of the OIC Member States’ is a strategic document that forms a unified legal platform in this area. Azerbaijan’s accession to this Convention is of great importance for the development of international cooperation.
Consistent measures are being taken in Azerbaijan to combat corruption. Improving legislation, increasing transparency and accountability in public administration, ensuring the digitalization and accessibility of public services, and strengthening public control play an important role in preventing corruption.