TIRANA, April 17 /ATA/ On the margins of the Annual Meeting of Customs Directors of the European region, held in Brussels, the Director General of Customs, Besmir Beja, held a meeting with the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization, Ian Saunders.
During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Albanian Customs Administration and the World Customs Organization, with an emphasis on supporting modernization processes, developing institutional capacities, and accelerating the digitalization of customs services.
Beja highlighted the key role of the World Customs Organization in guiding reforms and promoting international standards, while emphasizing Albania’s commitment to advancing customs practices in line with the best European and global models.
He further underscored the priorities in meeting the European Union accession criteria, which, in the customs sector, focus on the full alignment of legislation, the implementation of 24 new information technology systems, the integration of Artificial Intelligence in risk analysis, and the strengthening of human resources to effectively address the challenges posed by the integration process.
For his part, WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders expressed his readiness to continue supporting the Albanian Customs Administration, particularly in facilitating trade and enhancing operational efficiency.
The meeting confirmed the shared commitment to deepen cooperation and advance reforms in the customs sector, with a view to ensuring safer and more efficient trade.
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