BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 29. The organization of
border and customs control on Azerbaijan–Georgia passenger trains
has been inspected, a source in the Azerbaijani State Border
Service told Trend.
On May 28, following the instruction of the President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, the heads of the State Border
Service, the State Customs Committee, and Azerbaijan Railways CJSC
conducted an inspection of the Yevlakh, Ganja, Aghstafa, and Boyuk
Kesik railway stations. The purpose of the visit was to review the
organization of border and customs control on freight and passenger
trains operating on the Azerbaijan–Georgia railway route, ensure
the efficiency of clearance procedures, enhance citizen
satisfaction, and further strengthen security measures.
During the visit, the existing infrastructure, the organization
of border and customs control, the conditions created for the
prompt and safe implementation of passenger and cargo
transportation, as well as the current mechanisms for service
delivery, were examined on site at the mentioned stations.
In the course of the inspection, relevant instructions were
issued to improve border crossing procedures, accelerate clearance
processes, increase the level of service provided to citizens, and
ensure reliable transport security. The upcoming tasks were also
identified.
Meanwhile, it was further noted that cooperation between the
relevant agencies will continue in order to ensure reliable
protection of the state border, facilitate safe and uninterrupted
transportation along international transport corridors, and further
enhance citizen satisfaction.
