NACC Expands Anti-Corruption Cooperation with Mongolia’s Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
On 12 June 2025, a delegation from Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), led by Mr. Phattarasak Vannasaeng, NACC Commissioner, together with Mr. Sarote Phuengrampan, Secretary-General of the NACC, Ms. Wanwara Silpawilawan, Director of the Bureau of International Affairs and Corruption Investigation, and accompanying officials, held an official meeting with the senior executives of the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar. The delegation was warmly received by Mr. Azjargal Gavaasuren, Deputy Director of the IAAC.
On this occasion, Mr. Phattarasak Vannasaeng and Mr. Azjargal Gavaasuren signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NACC and the IAAC. The MoU outlines key areas of cooperation including coordination in cross-border corruption cases, exchange of case-related information, academic collaboration, capacity-building and training, and joint anti-corruption initiatives. Senior executives from both agencies attended the signing ceremony as witnesses. The signing of this MoU marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral anti-corruption cooperation between Thailand and Mongolia.
During the visit, the NACC delegation received a briefing on the roles and responsibilities of the IAAC and its affiliated offices. The delegation also toured various operational units and the IAAC’s new Training Center, which is currently under construction. These activities served as opportunities for mutual learning, sharing of best practices, and fostering stronger institutional ties. Furthermore, Mr. Phattarasak Vannasaeng also gave an interview to Mongolian television, highlighting the purpose of the official visit, the significance of the MoU signing, and the growing collaboration between the NACC and the IAAC.
The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) of Mongolia was established in 2007 as an autonomous agency. Its mandate includes raising public awareness and providing education on anti-corruption, conducting preventive activities, overseeing asset declarations and income statements of individuals as required by law, and conducting investigations and inquiries. The IAAC’s organizational structure comprises six departments: Administration; Prevention and Public Awareness; Inspection and Analysis; Investigation; Operations; and Implementing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy.
