Afghanistan Was Praised for Developments in the Fight against Money Laundering in the Australia Meeting

In the meeting of Asia and Pacific group on anti-money laundering held on 12th January 2015 in Australia, Afghanistan was praised for its developments, achievements and efforts toward combat against money laundering and terrorism financing.

Mr. Khan Afzal Hadawal acting governor and the first deputy, DAB who participated in the meeting along with a delegation said that Afghanistan make comprehensive efforts to fight money laundering and terrorism financing, and is committed to take firm measures in cooperation with International Community in this respect.

When speaking in this important event he added that approvals for AML and CFT and drafting of various regulations in spirit of laws indicates strong will of Afghanistan toward the fight against illegal financial and economic activities and it will do its utmost to uphold and strengthen a dynamic, legitimate and growing economy that would play a basic role in economic development.

Participants in the Asia and Pacific group meeting lauded sanctioning of laws and regulations and establishment of new systems in Afghanistan, but in the meantime expressed their partial concerns over practical legal measures in the fight against ML and FT which was responded in detail by delegation from Afghanistan.

Asia and Pacific group is an irrelevant member of FATF on AML that currently has 40 members and a number of observers. Afghanistan is an independent member of this organization and strives to play an effective and significant role in the fight against money laundering and Terrorism financing.