A World Customs Organization (WCO) National Workshop on Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, from 24 to 28 April 2023. The Workshop was financed by the Customs Cooperation Fund of Korea (CCF/Korea).
The Director of the Post-Customs Control Department of the State Customs Service (SCS) of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ismailov Marat Nurbekovich, welcomed all the participants and made some opening remarks, expressing his gratitude to the WCO, the CCF/Korea, and the experts and facilitators for providing PCA support to the SCS.
By promoting interactive discussions, encouraging the sharing of experiences between the experts and attendees, and conducting practical exercises, the facilitators assisted the participants throughout the Workshop. As a result, the main outcome of the Workshop was that participants enhanced their knowledge and skills in the field of PCA, in line with international standards.
The successful completion of the Workshop is expected to play a significant role in strengthening the PCA system within the SCS.