TIRANA, March 9 /ATA/ The Director General of Customs, Besmir Beja, held a meeting with a delegation from the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DGTAXUD) of the European Commission, focusing on the assessment of the capacities of the Albanian Customs Administration within the framework of the European integration process.
Beja emphasized the importance of the visit calling it an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and to identify further steps toward strengthening institutional capacities and modernizing the Customs Administration.
He underlined that cooperation with European experts remains essential for preparing the Albanian customs system to meet the challenges of European Union integration.
The meeting focused on the performance of the customs service, mechanisms for preventing corruption, transparency and accessibility of services for citizens and businesses, as well as the digitalization of customs processes and projects aimed at further modernizing electronic systems.
Beja highlighted that these initiatives aim to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and alignment of the Albanian Customs Administration with European standards, positioning the country strongly for the opening of accession negotiations and the fulfillment of EU requirements.
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