The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NAB) and the Business Ombudsman Council have signed a memorandum of cooperation, the press service of the NAB has reported.

"We've signed the memorandum to join efforts in tackling corruption and preventing business malpractice in Ukraine. I am convinced that overcoming corruption will lead to better business climate, economic growth and further reforms," NAB Director Artem Sytnyk said.

The NAB said that the agreement with the Business Ombudsman Council will let the NAB to rapidly receive information from businesses about possible corruption instances within the NAB competency.

The agencies plan to cooperate in identifying and eliminating the reasons causing criminal offences, providing recommendations to state and municipal authorities to improve anti-corruption legislation, as well as organizing public events on relevant issues.