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Global Forum on Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking and Related Threats
WCO Secretariat holds the first Global Forum on Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking and Related Threats which brought together over 170 delegates from 65 Customs administrations as well as some ten international and regional organizations Brussels,
31 January 2012
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WCO partners with African Development Bank
The African Development Bank and the WCO sign a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to enhance the capacity of Customs administrations in Africa
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International Customs Day 2012
WCO Secretary General, Kunio Mikuriya, launches the Year of Connectivity with the slogan “Borders divide, Customs connects” on the occasion of International Customs Day as the WCO prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary this year
Brussels, 26 January 2012
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56th WCO Fellowship Programme gets underway
“This ongoing Customs capacity building programme provides us with an opportunity to enhance professional development whilst advancing our vision of a global Customs network,” says WCO Secretary General, Kunio Mikuriya
Brussels, 23 January 2012
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Thai Ambassador visits WCO Headquarters
H.E. Mr. Apichart Chinwanno, the Royal Thai Ambassador to the European Union, and eleven senior members of the Embassy visit the WCO to familiarize themselves with the work being undertaken by the Secretariat
Brussels, 18 January 2012
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The role of Customs in natural disaster relief The WCO Secretariat is pleased to announce that a dedicated web page on the role of Customs in natural disaster relief is now available on the WCO public website Brussels, 16 January 2012
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WCO Secretary General addresses EU Customs representatives At the invitation of the Danish Presidency of the European Union, the Secretary General of the WCO, Kunio Mikuriya, addresses the EU Customs Union Group in Brussels Brussels, 11 January 2012
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MENA regional meeting marks progress with the WCO agenda and displays solidarity
At the invitation of Director General Chorfi of Morocco Customs in his capacity as Vice-Chair, Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya participates in the MENA regional meeting held at the Arab League Headquarters in Cairo
Egypt, 9 January 2012
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New international nomenclature enters into force
The WCO announces the entry into force on 1 January 2012 of the new version of the Harmonized System Nomenclature, the world’s global standard for classifying over 98% of goods in international trade
Brussels, 3 January 2012
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Best wishes for 2012
The World Customs Organization takes this opportunity to wish its 177 Member Customs administrations and the Customs community's partners a very prosperous New Year
Brussels, 3 January 2012 |
















