Baku:The President of Morocco’s National Authority for Probity, Prevention and the Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC), Mohamed Benalilou, engaged in discussions with Russia’s Prosecutor General, Alexander Gutsan, during the third ministerial meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement authorities of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the meeting centered on exploring avenues for cooperation between the two countries in preventing and combating corruption. The discussions highlighted the exchange of expertise, best practices, and leveraging digital technologies. Additionally, both parties considered opportunities for scientific cooperation, training, and professional capacity-building.

Alexander Gutsan commended the relationship between Morocco and Russia, emphasizing their shared interests in preventing corruption, promoting good governance, and fostering a culture of integrity. The dialogue also included a draft cooperation memorandum, aiming to establish a framework for expertise exchange and the development of cooperation programs in line with the laws of both nations.

Furthermore, Gutsan extended an invitation to the INPPLC president to visit Moscow in 2027 to continue discussions and possibly sign the cooperation memorandum, contingent upon reaching a consensus. In response, Benalilou invited the Russian Prosecutor General to visit Morocco to enhance communication and further explore areas of mutual interest in anti-corruption efforts.