Since its establishment, the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) of Mongolia has progressively developed its international relations and foreign cooperation, recognizing these as strategic pillars in advancing national anti-corruption efforts. The IAAC has actively sought integration into the global anti-corruption community by joining prominent international organizations, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific, and the World Bank Group’s Vice Presidency of Integrity (INT). It has also formalized cooperation with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) through a Memorandum of Understanding, thereby enhancing its access to legal and institutional expertise in combating corruption.

In addition, the IAAC has signed bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with anti-corruption counterparts in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Romania, the Republic of Korea, and the Kingdom of Thailand. These formal partnerships are further supported by a wide range of informal cooperative ties with other national anti-corruption bodies, facilitating knowledge exchange, technical support, and coordinated action against cross-border corruption.

A key outcome of this international engagement has been the IAAC’s notable success in asset recovery through cooperation with foreign counterparts. With the support of international partners and legal frameworks, the IAAC has recovered and repatriated illicit assets totaling over USD 3.4 million from foreign jurisdictions—marking a significant milestone in Mongolia’s fight against corruption and the restoration of public resources.

Underscoring its regional leadership, Mongolia serves as a Steering Group member of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network – Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP). Mongolia previously held the presidency of ARIN-AP and hosted its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ulaanbaatar in 2019. Reaffirming its commitment to international cooperation, Mongolia has once again assumed the presidency and is set to host the 10th AGM for a second time in Ulaanbaatar in 2025. These actions reflect Mongolia’s deepening dedication to global anti-corruption collaboration and to strengthening the international legal and institutional framework for integrity and accountability.