Since the 2019 WCO theme was SMART Borders, Afghan Customs Department presented their vision about the automation of Customs and their achievements in path toward modernization. Director General Ahmad Reshad Popal congratulated all the Customs Officer for their effort in ACD and called them to embark on the reform initiatives.
Thai Customs’ Celebration of International Customs Day 2019:Thai Customs awarded the Certificates of Merit from WCO to outstanding Customs officials playing a key role in promoting“SMART Borders for Seamless Trade, Travel and Transport.”
Sri Lanka Customs celebrated the International Customs Day (ICD) 2019 on 28t)1 January 2019 gracefully under the theme of "SMART Borders for Seamless Trade, Travel and Transport" with the participation of officials of Customs, other governmental agencies and private sector.
International Customs Day celebration by Iran Customs
Every year, the Ministry for Revenue commemorate the International Customs Day on the 26th of January. This day is commemorated around the world especially in the member administrations of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and this day is assigned a theme based on the focus of work for the Organisation and the realm of Customs administrations.
Directorate General of Customs and Excise of Indonesia (DGCE) celebrated the 67th International Customs Day by conducting a sharing session with the slogan “SMART borders for seamless Trade, Travel and Transport” by inviting several remarkable spokespersons from related institutions, including Directorate General of Immigration, The Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (INTRAC), Bank of Indonesia, and DGCE.
On the 4th of November 1952, the Convention on Customs Cooperation Council entered into force and the current World Customs Organization was established with 17 members. The inauguration of this council was held on the 26th of January 1953.
Korea Customs celebrated International Customs Day 2019 with foreign ambassadors and about 180 honored guests. The Commissioner Mr. Kim Yung-moon awarded plaque of appreciation and WCO Certificates of Merit to the people who had made exceptional contribution to customs community.
80th Session of Policy Commission of World Customs Organization, 3rd-5th December,2018 at Mumbai, India
Library of World Customs Organisation Publications was inaugurated at NACIN, WCO accredited RTC, Faridabad by Shri S. Ramesh, Chairman, CBIC on 19.12.2018 . The event was attended by Shri R.K. Barthwal, Member(Admin), Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head, ROCB, WCO A/P, Ms. Archana Pandey Tiwari, DG, NACIN and other senior officers.
A Regional Contact Point (RCP) meeting of Asia Pacific (A/P)Region of World Customs Organisation (WCO) is being organized by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) at Jaipur from 14th to 16th November, 2018 as a part of the functions of Vice Chair of A/P Region of WCO.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) hosted a workshop on WCO Strategic Plan (2019-2022) at Jaipur from 13th to 14th November, 2018.
WCO, with more than 180 countries as members, is the only global organization, which looks into the making of global standards and procedures for customs clearances at the border and their implementation. Member customs administrations have been divided into 6 regions. India is a part of the Asia Pacific region having 33 countries.
