Representatives of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) and the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) of the Republic of Austria visited the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA).

The delegation was led by Ambassador Gregor Schusterschitz, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Austria to IACA and Director of the Department for Public International Law of BMEIA, and Ms. Daniela Hatzl, Director of the Department for Prevention, Education and International Cooperation of BAK.  

IACA representatives underlined the importance of and thanked the Republic of Austria for continuously providing support to the Academy. They also briefed the Austrian delegation about the current and planned activities of the Academy.

During the discussion, both sides agreed to look for ways to enhance their co-operation in various areas, including the exchange of knowledge, raising awareness about the risks related to corruption, organization of educational and training activities, and research on topics related to the prevention and measurement of corruption.