Ulaanbaatar: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) of Mongolia to strengthen strategic cooperation in combating corruption.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MoU was signed at the IAAC Building, Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia last Tuesday by MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki and IAAC director and commissioner general Dashdavaa Zandraa. The agreement focuses on sharing information, experience, and best practices in combating corruption.

Azam, during his speech at the event, stated that the signing of the MoU was the result of initial discussions during the bilateral meeting of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption UNCAC in Atlanta, United States in 2023. “This MoU is not just a formal agreement, but an important step in the effort to combat corruption effectively through the sharing of best practices, capacity building, and strengthening cooperation in investigations,” he remarked.

He further emphasized that no country can tackle the issue of corruption alone and highlighted that international collaboration is the key to success. The MoU is also considered an important step in strengthening the strategic relationship between the MACC and international agencies in their joint effort to combat corruption.

In addition to the MoU signing, the MACC delegation paid a courtesy visit to Mongolia’s attorney-general Jargalsaikhan Banzragch at his office last Wednesday to reinforce bilateral relations and explore cooperation opportunities between MACC and enforcement institutions in the country. The MACC delegation also visited the new IAAC Training Centre, which serves as a hub for training and capacity building for anti-corruption officers at the regional level.