Officials said the MoUs would seek mutual cooperation in investigations related to graft cases and sharing of information related to acts of corruption by citizens of respective nations.
The proposal is being considered by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, which acts as a nodal agency of the government to deal in anti-corruption matters.
"The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is discussing a proposal of signing MoUs with foreign nations to check corruption. It will hold a meeting with officials of Ministry of Law and Ministry of External Affairs to give a final shape to it," an official said.
He said the proposal, which is at the "nascent stage" at present, will also be discussed with members of industry associations and chambers of commerce.
The move assume significance as the Central Vigilance Commission has noticed instances of foreign officials getting involved in bribery here while signing contracts or participating in other procurement works.
Following this, the probity watchdog has issued guidelines restricting participation of "Indian agents" (nodal officer of a foreign entity) in getting procurement related works here and advised all departments to formulate tender conditions in such a way that it does not lead to collusion and cartelisation among bidders. (MORE)