The Foreign Ministers of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro, meeting at the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje, signed a joint statement aimed at combating corruption, money laundering, and aiding asset recovery.

This joint statement, which acknowledges corruption’s detrimental effects on society and institutions, includes ten action points like employing digital tools and fostering regional cooperation against corruption. Signatories highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in fighting corruption, emphasizing that no country can tackle this issue alone. They underscored the significance of regional cooperation in addressing corruption, viewing it as essential for progress and well-being.

The initiative was regarded as a crucial step toward improving regional cooperation against corruption, and it was noted that the fight against corruption remains a significant focus for the participating nations.

The Foreign Ministers of North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro, meeting at the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council in Skopje, signed a joint statement aimed at combating corruption, money laundering, and aiding asset recovery.

This joint statement, which acknowledges corruption’s detrimental effects on society and institutions, includes ten action points like employing digital tools and fostering regional cooperation against corruption. Signatories highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in fighting corruption, emphasizing that no country can tackle this issue alone. They underscored the significance of regional cooperation in addressing corruption, viewing it as essential for progress and well-being.

The initiative was regarded as a crucial step toward improving regional cooperation against corruption, and it was noted that the fight against corruption remains a significant focus for the participating nations.