The NAC and Sweden intensify partnership to combat corruption and recover criminal assets
The Director of the National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC), Alexandr Pînzari, had a meeting with Petra Lärke, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Moldova, during which the common priorities regarding the consolidation of reforms and the streamlining of mechanisms for combating corruption in the Republic of Moldova were addressed.
The discussions focused on expanding the NAC's competences in the field of investigating financial fraud, combating electoral corruption and recovering of criminal assets. At the same time, the interlocutors highlighted the importance of cooperation with European partners for the development of modern, transparent and efficient institutions.
The Director of the NAC, Alexandr Pînzari, emphasized the essential role of external support in strengthening institutional capacities and accelerating anti-corruption reforms. “The partnership with the Kingdom of Sweden and the European institutions represents an important support for our efforts, and the results obtained demonstrate the effectiveness of this cooperation in preventing and combating corruption,” said the head of the NAC.
In turn, Ambassador Petra Lärke reiterated Sweden’s support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and for reforms in the justice sector and institutional integrity.
The meeting reconfirms the continued cooperation between the NAC and international partners to promote transparency, accountability and the rule of law in the Republic of Moldova.
