In close cooperation with the WCO Secretariat, ROCB Europe coordinated a National Webinar Program for Moldova Customs on Authorized Economic Operator’s (AEO) Mutual Recognition, which was held virtually from 2 to 4 December 2020.

The Webinar was delivered by the WCO Secretariat and accredited experts while it was technically and financially supported and arranged by the ROCB Europe.

The aim of the event was to provide officials of Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova with relevant WCO tools and instruments on SAFE, AEO and MRAs (Mutual Recognition Agreement) and selected best practices of MRA mechanisms from around the world.

Additionally, topics on AEO MRA challenges and benefits to business and Customs, gaps analysis on AEO requirements and conditions for granting AEO status as well as AEO MRA procedures in Moldova were covered during the 3-day Webinar.

ROCB Europe supports the importance of AEO Mutual recognition and its potential impacts on securing and facilitating global supply chain as the Office increasingly supports the delivery of Capacity Building assistance in the WCO Europe Region.