On December 17, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Permanent Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Commission TRACECA, represented by the Secretary General Mr. Asset Assavbayev participated in the Customs Business Forum
This event was organized by the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of Azerbaijan with the support of BP.
The Forum annually brings together experts from the public and private sectors, and leading representatives of national and international organizations in the field of customs management and transport, providing an opportunity for constructive exchange of views, experience and best practices.
The main objective of the forum - to strengthen customs and business cooperation to promote the harmonization of customs procedures and develop recommendations to improve the efficiency of customs activities.
As part of the discussions, the forum participants explored the prospects of forming a business platform that will provide an operational space for representatives of the private sector and other stakeholders to discuss current projects and initiatives to introduce new dynamic approaches and modern transport technologies aimed at the development of customs and business.
In his address to the participants and guests of the forum, Mr. Sahil Babayev, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Azerbaijan, emphasized the large-scale reforms implemented in Azerbaijan in the customs sector and their importance for the country and neighbouring countries in the region. In his turn, the Chairman of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan noted the positive results achieved in simplification of customs operations, saving time and cost, combating violations, increasing customs revenues, and ensuring accessibility and transparency due to the projects implemented over the past few years.
The PS IGC TRACECA is continuously working in the field of harmonization and simplification of customs procedures and formalities at border crossings and seaports along the TRACECA routes, providing a platform for the exchange of experience, discussion of ideas and further cooperation.
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Considering the priority of implementing tasks to simplify customs procedures, the PS IGC TRACECA regularly conducts workshops on customs issues along the TRACECA routes. This year, 2 such workshops were held on the capacity building in the field of:
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