ASEANAPOL Secretariat–International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Bilateral Meeting

Manila, Philippines | 24 July 2026

Along with the 44th ASEANAPOL Conference, in Manila, Philippines, on 24 July 2026, Police Senior Colonel Dr. Kongkrissada Kittithiraphong, Executive Director of the ASEANAPOL Secretariat, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. David B. Rausch, President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

The discussion focused on strengthening strategic cooperation in capacity building, professional development, training, membership engagement, and international law enforcement collaboration.

Both sides explored opportunities for closer institutional engagement, including the proposed ASEANAPOL Academy initiative, access to IACP’s global training network, women’s leadership development, sustainable funding partnerships, and potential pathways for enhanced ASEANAPOL–IACP cooperation.

The engagement reflects the shared commitment to strengthening professional policing networks and advancing regional and international law enforcement cooperation.