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Macau and São Tomé and Príncipe to Sign Anti-Money Laundering Agreement

The governments of Macau and São Tomé and Príncipe have announced an agreement for information exchange in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Macau and São Tomé and Príncipe are set to formalize an agreement aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The signing of the protocol was announced today by the government of the Chinese semi-autonomous region.

According to reported information, the agreement will facilitate the exchange of financial information between the two countries, which should strengthen the mechanisms for preventing and combating illicit activities related to the financial system.

Collaboration between Macau and São Tomé and Príncipe is part of a broader initiative to comply with international standards regarding money laundering and terrorism financing.

According to sources, Macau is already adhering to

the 40 international standards

against money laundering, terrorism, and weapons proliferation. This commitment is essential to ensure the transparency and integrity of the financial system.

The formalization of the agreement aims not only to strengthen the national capacities of both countries but also to enable a more effective response to common threats in the financial realm.

The authorities in Macau, along with representatives from São Tomé and Príncipe, have demonstrated a clear willingness to collaborate, ensuring that both countries operate within the parameters established by the international community.

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