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Steering Committee of the project discussed progress in the area of ML/TF in Serbia

The Council of Europe remains dedicated to support the authorities of Serbia in building a robust anti-money laundering system in the country. Together with the partners from national institutions and with the support of the Swedish International Development Agency, it aims at strengthening capacities of Serbia in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the “Preventing money laundering and terrorist financing in Serbia” was held in Belgrade on 8 June to discuss the progress made in the last six months and plan action for the period until the end of 2022.

The discussions were informed by the input of H.E. Håkan Jevrell, Special Envoy (Ambassador at Large) on Organised Crime of the Kingdom of Sweden, who underlined the importance of this “flagship initiative” of the Swedish International Development Agency in the Republic of Serbia in the context of the overall effort of Sweden in supporting action against organised crime.

During the meeting the project team presented to the Steering Committee Members the major activities and results of the project in support of the development of better understanding of ML and FT risks and strengthening the response to those threats, increasing the transparency of ownership and strengthening the legal and institutional framework in asset recovery. The steering committee discussed and approved the plan of activities for the next six months taking into account the strategic priorities in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing in Serbia.

In view of the accumulated delays due to the sanitary situation, a proposal for a no-cost extension of the project until mid-2024 was presented, still pending subsequent formal approval. The extension will allow to achieve all foreseen objectives in an efficient and sustainable manner and fully align the action with the evolving strategic objectives of the Serbian authorities in this field.

The activity has taken place within the Project “Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Serbia”, funded by the Swedish International Development Agency, and implemented by the Council of Europe.

 

BELGRADE, SERBIA 8 June 2022
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