Kyrgyzstan is going to simplify customs procedures and enhance customs cooperation.
On November 4, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Secretary General of the World Customs Organization Kunio Mikuriya on the sidelines of the First International economic Forum Central Asia - European Union, which would take place in Bishkek, the press office of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported.
Noting that Kyrgyzstan was interested in simplifying customs procedures and enhancing customs cooperation, the President said he signed the law on the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures in September.
Japarov noted with satisfaction the contribution made by the regional training centre of the World Customs Organization to improve professional skills of customs officers. He said a regional dog-training centre would open in Kyrgyzstan in the near future.
Noting that Kyrgyzstan had a profound geographic potential, the President stressed that his country had simplified the procedure in freight transport and ensured the free movement of goods.
Mikuriya noted that his organisation highly evaluated cooperation with Kyrgyzstan.