WTO Members Highly Appreciated the Trade Facilitation Reforms undertaken by the Republic of Kazakhstan

A meeting of the WTO Committee on Trade Facilitation was held in Geneva, Switzerland.

During the Meeting, the parties exchanged experience in the implementation of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (WTO FTA). The WTO FTA is the first multilateral agreement that promotes accelerated movement, simplifies the release and clearance of goods, and improves cooperation between customs and other authorities.

In the mode of videoconference, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented the results of the implementation by the Republic of Kazakhstan of the provisions of the WTO FTA.

Thus, information is provided on the introduction of the information system of electronic customs declaration «Astana-1», the implementation of the «Single Window» on export-import operations, on simplifying customs clearance for authorized economic operators, on improving cooperation between the customs authorities of Kazakhstan and neighboring countries on the exchange of information in order to simplify trade procedures.

To further create a favorable environment in the field of foreign trade, as well as improve business conditions, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan will continue to work on simplifying foreign trade procedures.

The Chairman of the WTO Committee and representatives of other WTO members noted the successes of Kazakhstan in improving transparent access to information when obtaining documents for international trade, in accelerating the issuance of permits, improving the coordination of border posts with neighboring countries, improving the procedure for the export, import and transit of goods.

Representatives of the European Union expressed interest in the presentation of the Republic of Kazakhstan with further discussion among the Member States of the European Union.

 

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