Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Dear Mr. Chairman!
Dear delegates!
I welcome you to Moscow at the plenary session of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing. Russia currently chairs this authoritative association of states. And one of the significant events will be your session, in which representatives of international organizations are also participating.
Today, integration in the Eurasian space is growing, which contributes to multifaceted development and progressive economic growth of the countries in the region. The introduction of high technologies helps to automate many processes and reduce costs. At the same time, against the backdrop of rapid digitalization, new challenges arise associated with the emergence of sophisticated forms of terrorist financing, including through the use of crypto assets for illegal purposes.
The success of the fight against money laundering directly depends on the clear coordination of the actions of the agencies responsible for financial security. In this regard, it is impossible to overestimate the importance of the activities carried out by the Eurasian Group. Over 20 years, an effective model of interstate partnership has been built, allowing for the transparency of financial flows, timely identification and minimization of risks, and prompt response to them.
It is important that the Group has created conditions for a substantive dialogue on a whole range of issues related to the protection of national and international financial systems. It is necessary to continue to build common approaches to legal regulation. To exchange experience and information, new technologies, best practices. And also to raise the level of knowledge about financial security among citizens.
I am confident that this meeting will be another step in strengthening cooperation between our countries in such an important area. And the experts’ recommendations will find their practical application.
I wish all participants constructive work.
M. Mishustin
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