Latvia has completed the process to become a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Anti-Bribery Convention. On May 30, Latvia will become the 41st party to join the Convention.

“Joining the Convention will enable Latvia to play a more active role in global efforts to tackle bribery and corruption,” OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said in a statement. “It also marks an important step in strengthening Latvia’s ties with the OECD in the current accession process to our organization.”

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