On May 6, the Ministry of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan conducted a seminar aimed at reinforcing anti-corruption awareness among its employees and affiliated enterprises, promoting zero tolerance for corruption within the sector.
The seminar brought together officials from the Ministry’s central office as well as directors and heads of departments from over 20 subordinate organizations. Ministry Advisor M. Pirozhkov briefed participants on the ongoing internal initiatives to combat corruption, highlighting the Ministry’s recent achievement—placing second among 102 government agencies in a national anti-corruption effectiveness rating published by Uzbekistan’s Anti-Corruption Agency in March 2025. The Ministry scored an impressive 95 out of 100 points.
One of the seminar’s key speakers, I. Achilov, PhD in Law and Prosecutor at the General Prosecutor’s Office’s Anti-Corruption Coordination Department, delivered a lecture titled “Mechanisms for Combating Corruption in Uzbekistan and Their Legal Foundations.”
The session also included a review of current legislation, including Presidential Decree No. UP-71 of April 21, 2025, on strengthening anti-corruption systems, and Resolution No. PP-147, aimed at ensuring the independence and efficiency of internal anti-corruption divisions within state institutions.
The event concluded with a Q&A session, where participants received comprehensive answers to their questions, reinforcing practical understanding and encouraging active engagement in anti-corruption efforts.
