ArmInfo. Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee (SRC), met with Ian Saunders, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), in Brussels to discuss current cooperation results and prospects for further development.
According to the SRC press service, Hakobyan emphasized the importance of the WCO's continued support within the Smart Customs program, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence, risk management, and digital border implementation. The SRC Chairman and the WCO Secretary General also discussed cooperation in the areas of combating smuggling, post-entry control, and strategic trade control.
The parties then identified priority areas for further cooperation. These include strengthening systemic integrity and developing anti-corruption mechanisms, combating drug trafficking and counterfeit medicines, as well as digitalizing border procedures and facilitating trade. At the end of the meeting, Hakobyan and Saunders agreed to continue practical cooperation, including exploring the possibility of holding a regional seminar in Armenia in 2027.
