At the kind invitation of the Government of Italy, the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) Policy Commission held its 89th Session in Venice, from 5 to 7 December 2023, under the chairmanship of Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service.

ROCB Europe recently had the privilege of hosting a delegation from the Training Specialized Customs Body of the State Customs Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The delegation's visit primarily focused on assessing recent developments in customs capacity building facilitated by ROCB Europe and exploring prospects for future bilateral collaboration in this essential field.

In a significant stride towards streamlining transit procedures and fostering international trade development, ROCB Europe hosted a pivotal meeting on October 3, 2023.

ROCB Europe Facilitates Advancements in Customs Cooperation at Meeting of Azerbaijan-based Trade and Customs Attachés

ROCB Europe recently hosted a delegation from the British Embassy for a productive meeting focused on enhancing capacity-building projects.

A delegation from ROCB Europe recently engaged in a highly productive and insightful meeting with the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Azerbaijan Resident Mission.

Customs officials from Azerbaijan Customs Services received valuable insights and expertise from representatives of the Central Asia Regional Information and Coordination Center (CARICC) during a training session held at the Regional Office for Capacity Building of the World Customs Organization in Baku on September 6, 2023.

During the bilateral meeting, both delegations discussed various avenues for collaboration, including the exchange of information, best practices, and technical expertise in the field of customs and narcotics control.

The Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB) Europe has embarked on a new chapter of collaboration, joining forces with ADA University to foster advancements in trade and customs practices and knowledge exchange.

The meeting, held at a pivotal time in capacity building, offered a valuable opportunity for the directors to engage in a fruitful exchange of ideas and discuss ongoing and potential collaborative projects between ROCB Europe and the WCO Capacity Building Directorate.

On May 2, a training session was held on the topic "Preventing the circulation of modified drugs" at the ROCB Europe.