Al-Sudani sets “next September” as the date for moving to the electronic system in customs, 27 JUNE

Al-Sudani sets “next September” as the date for moving to the electronic system in customs

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani stressed on Wednesday the importance of networking between border ports and continuing to complete the automation system for customs.

His media office said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency that Al-Sudani chaired a meeting today to follow up on the implementation of the network connection between border crossings, and to complete the implementation of the customs automation system (ASYCUDA).

During the meeting, several topics were discussed, including the summary of the implementation of the second phase of the ASYCUDA system, the first phase of the border ports management system and the completion of network connectivity, in addition to the system for monitoring trucks and their weights on the roads without stopping them.

Al-Sudani stressed the importance of this file in various economic, administrative, supervisory and technological aspects, and its implications for maximizing non-oil treasury revenues, activating sectors and simplifying procedures, all of which represent an essential part of the economic reform priorities contained within the government program.

The meeting witnessed the approval of next September as a date to stop dealing with the paper system and work with the electronic system at customs, in addition to directing the Prime Minister to hold a workshop to follow up and draft the customs law, as well as follow up on the link between the Central Bank of Iraq and private banks, and support the networking system and management of border crossings.

The meeting also decided to strengthen the work of the General Authority of Customs with expertise through specialists and technicians from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in the field of computers and e-government.

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