Corruption, recognized as a transnational crime under Article 8 of the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, is a global challenge with a significant international dimension and a strong link to organized criminal activity. It remains one of the most pressing issues faced by the international community, particularly in developing countries.

Türkiye acknowledges the serious and far-reaching consequences of corruption and considers it a matter of national and international priority. Committed to a comprehensive and integrated approach, Türkiye has adopted robust legislative, institutional, and operational measures to combat corruption domestically while contributing actively to global anti-corruption efforts. Türkiye supports the vast majority of resolutions, policy frameworks, and instruments adopted by the the United Nations (UN), the Council of Europe (CoE), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and other relevant regional platforms aimed at tackling corruption.

Türkiye was among the first signatories of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, signing the Convention on 10 December 2003, and subsequently ratifying it on 9 December 2006. Türkiye is also a party to the Council of Europe’s Civil Law Convention on Corruption and the Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, as well as the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.

Since 1 January 2004, Türkiye has been an active member of the Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO), which acts as the monitoring body of the Council of Europe for the relevant conventions.

Furthermore, Türkiye fully implements all decisions and recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which prioritizes the prevention of bribery and corruption. Reflecting its sustained progress in this field, Türkiye was removed from the FATF grey list on 28 June 2024—an indication of its firm commitment to anti-corruption efforts.