Azerbaijan, Türkiye take big step toward seamless customs cooperation

Azerbaijan and Türkiye have held discussions to enhance the exchange of information between their customs agencies, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in customs operations.

The talks were held between delegations led by Natig Shirinov, Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee, and Caglayan Aslan, Head of the Statistics and Evaluation Department at Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade, Caliber.Az reports via the State Customs Committee. 

The meeting focused on improving the management of customs statistics and the evaluation of statistical data. 

Both sides highlighted the significance of expanding mutual experience-sharing, especially in areas such as mirror statistics and other key customs-related fields.  

Earlier, Chairman of the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee and Lieutenant General of the Customs Service Shahin Baghirov said that for the efficient customs clearance of goods being imported and exported in connection with production-sharing agreements, strengthening ties with businesses specialising in this area is of particular importance.

He highlighted the significance of such discussions with the companies operating in the oil and gas sector.

The chairman noted that the steps are being taken in the customs system to enhance satisfaction and transparency, as well as to digitise business-oriented projects. In this regard, the suggestions made during regular meetings with business representatives play a crucial role in improving administrative efficiency. 

One of the primary goals of customs bodies is to establish business relationships with physical and legal entities on a partnership basis, which will facilitate the smooth and swift execution of customs operations. 

By Naila Huseynova