The Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), in collaboration with the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD), officially concluded the training course entitled, “Empowering Mongolia: Advanced Training in Free Trade Agreement Strategies and Trade Negotiation Excellence,” held at the Berkeley Hotel, Bangkok from 2 to 10 February 2026.

This initiative is a key component of the Two-Year Thailand-Mongolia Development Cooperation Programme (2024–2025). On February 10, 2026, Mrs. Arunee Hiam, Deputy Director-General of TICA, presided over the closing ceremony and presented certificates to 13 distinguished Mongolian officials who successfully completed the intensive nine-day program. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Sirikan Prasertying, Director of the Office of International Cooperation at ITD.

The "Empowering Mongolia: Advanced Training in Free Trade Agreement Strategies and Trade Negotiation Excellence" course aims to enhance the proactive international trade negotiation skills of Mongolian officials across legal, economic, and political dimensions. This comprehensive approach enables effective management of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and trade disputes while emphasizing the formulation of trade strategies that adapt to global dynamics. Furthermore, the program focuses on integrating stakeholder perspectives to achieve mutually beneficial "Win-Win" outcomes for all parties involved