BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 13. Chairman of the
Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of
Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with the Secretary General of
the World Customs Organization (WCO), Ian Saunders, in Bishkek on
October 12 to discuss digital reforms and customs standards.


This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of
Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.


"During the negotiations, the parties discussed a wide range of
issues related to bilateral cooperation, including the
implementation of international customs standards, the
digitalization of processes, the modernization of border
infrastructure, and personnel training," the statement said.


Welcoming the guest, Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that the Kyrgyz
Republic attaches particular importance to the visit and reaffirmed
its strong interest in further strengthening constructive dialogue
with the World Customs Organization.


The head of the Cabinet emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has been a
full member of the organization since February 10, 2000, and that
throughout this period, the WCO has played a leading role in
promoting international standards and strengthening the
professional capacity of the national customs service.


Adylbek Kasymaliev briefed the WCO Secretary General on
systematic reforms in Kyrgyzstan’s customs sector. Particular
emphasis was placed on the development of the national digital
platform Smart Bazhy, improvements to electronic customs
declarations, and the introduction of modern risk management tools
developed with consideration of the WCO’s expert
recommendations.







In turn, Saunders thanked the Kyrgyz side for its hospitality,
outlined the organization’s key objectives and priorities at the
current stage, and highly praised the results of reforms in
Kyrgyzstan.


"We see excellent results in Kyrgyzstan’s digitalization of
customs procedures and improvement of customs administration. The
World Customs Organization is fully prepared to support the country
and provide the necessary assistance in this and other key areas,"
Ian Saunders said.


Furthermore, Adylbek Kasymaliev expressed gratitude for the
positive assessment of the work underway, emphasizing that
Kyrgyzstan remains open to productive cooperation and new joint
initiatives.


At the conclusion of the meeting, Adylbek Kasymaliev presented
Ian Saunders with a Certificate of Honor of the Cabinet of
Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic in recognition of his significant
personal contribution to the development of international customs
cooperation.