The decision was adopted in line with the resolution of Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan “On organizational measures on implementation of the agreement on the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing”.

The document was adopted in order to implement “On ratification of agreement on Eurasian Group on fighting legalization of criminal income and financing terrorism (Moscow, 16 June 2011)” from 13 December 2011 and to ensure execution of the agreement by ministries and departments of Uzbekistan.

The Government entrusted the Department, other ministries, departments and law enforcement bodies to implement liabilities, indicated from the agreement on EAG.

According to the resolution, Department on fighting tax, currency crimes and legalization of criminal income can attract representatives of ministries, departments and law enforcement bodies as experts and as members of the delegations of Uzbekistan to participate in events of the EAG.

The Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing is an FATF-style regional body. The EAG was established in 2004 and is currently an associate member of the FATF.

The organization unites Belarus, India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. 16 more states and 17 international and regional organizations have observer status within the EAG.