BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Uzbekistan presented
its experience in customs digitalization and automation at an
international seminar held in Brussels, Trend reports via the Customs Committee.
The discussions took place within the framework of the "SECO-WCO
Global Trade Facilitation Programme – Phase II (GTFP-II)" and were
attended by Lazibek Atoyev, the Customs Committee’s representative
in Belgium.
During the seminar, Atoyev delivered a presentation on
Uzbekistan’s efforts to promote sustainable digitalization and
automation in the customs sector. He highlighted common challenges
faced during the implementation of digital reforms and shared best
practices related to digital data management, data integrity, and
information security.
The Uzbek representative also outlined the importance of
cooperation between government institutions and the private sector
in advancing digital transformation initiatives and improving the
efficiency of customs services.
Participants exchanged views on a range of issues, including the
automation of customs procedures, the use of advanced data
analytics tools, ensuring data integrity and cybersecurity, and the
role of public-private partnerships in accelerating digital
transformation across customs administrations.
The seminar served as a platform for participants to exchange
experiences and explore practical approaches to strengthening
digital capabilities in customs administration and facilitating
international trade.
The event, titled “Best Practices and Lessons Learned on
Digitalization Initiatives,” brought together experts from the
World Customs Organization (WCO) Secretariat and representatives of
customs administrations from various countries to discuss the
latest developments in customs modernization and digital
transformation.
