On February 25 of this year, a delegation led by Anar Baghirov, Chairman of the Bar Association of the Republic of Azerbaijan (BAR), and a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) in Laxenburg, Austria, and held a meeting with the Academy’s Rector, Slagjana Taseva.

During the meeting, IACA Rector Slagjana Taseva welcomed the delegation and provided extensive information about the Academy’s activities. She emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the fight against corruption and noted the Academy’s long-term and effective collaboration with the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 

Following this, IACA staff members spoke about the training sessions and educational programs organized by the Academy. 

Anar Baghirov, Chairman of the BAR, highlighted the importance of professional development and education for lawyers. He also provided detailed information about the effective measures and legal reforms undertaken in Azerbaijan to strengthen the fight against corruption. He stressed that applying effective strategies and learning from international experience is crucial in combating corruption. Discussing the prospects for future cooperation with IACA, Baghirov emphasized the significance of Azerbaijani lawyers benefiting from this academic platform. 

During the meeting, Gozal Huseynzade, Head of the International Cooperation Department of the BAR, gave a presentation on the Association’s activities and recent initiatives. 

Additionally, delegation member Elchin Usub shared his views on the discussed topics, expressed his thoughts on the future prospects of cooperation, and put forward proposals to expand educational opportunities for lawyers. 

Within the framework of the meeting, the parties discussed future cooperation strategies and agreed on concrete steps to support the professional development and education of lawyers. In this regard, it was agreed to grant Azerbaijani lawyers special benefits for IACA’s master’s programs, short- and long-term training courses, summer schools, and other academic programs. 

Furthermore, plans were made to organize new training and professional development programs between IACA and the BAR. The discussions also covered the institutional and sustainable development of cooperation between the two organizations. 

The meeting continued with the exchange of questions and proposals. 

It should be noted that the establishment of cooperation between the BAR and IACA will play an important role in strengthening the fight against corruption and enhancing legal knowledge in the future. 

The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is an international organization established to provide professional education and conduct research in the field of anti-corruption. Currently, the Academy collaborates closely with government institutions, the private sector, civil society, and law enforcement agencies from 81 countries, contributing to the development of modern knowledge and skills in combating corruption.