On November 9 in Vaduz, Kairat Sarzhanov, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein, met with Bianca Hennig, director of the principality’s Financial Intelligence Unit.
Sarzhanov presented key points from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s Address to the people of Kazakhstan, “Актуальные задачи Казахстана в новом историческом цикле”. He highlighted the digital transformation of the economy, the wider use of artificial intelligence, more effective public administration and transparency in financial processes.
Hennig expressed interest in strengthening ties with Kazakhstan. The sides discussed cooperation to combat the laundering of criminal proceeds, terrorist financing and other financial crimes, as well as experience-sharing and direct contacts between relevant agencies.