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Customs - A Potential for Regional Connectivity

In today's interconnected world, the role of customs is pivotal for facilitating trade and regional connectivity. This talk by Dr. Jawwad Uwais Agha addresses the necessity of transferring customs data in a structured, secure, and automated manner between nations. Key topics include the importance of trade connections, international best practices like UNLK, and initiatives for joint technical cooperation. Specific case studies from Pakistan's customs initiatives, including collaborations with Afghanistan and EDI projects with India and China, highlight the potential for improving regional connectivity and trade efficiencies.

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Customs - A Potential for Regional Connectivity

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  1. Customs - A Potential for Regional Connectivity Dr. JawwadUwaisAgha Collector 10th December 2013

  2. Regional Connectivity “Transfer of relevant customs data in a structured format, by agreed message standards, in a secure environment, from one country’s customs system to another without human intervention”

  3. Why Connect ? • Trade Leads ... & Needs • International Best Practise - UNLK – IGM / SAD /... • Facilitation • Safe Trade lanes • Cargo Controls - Dangerous Substances • Information Sharing

  4. How Connect ? • Awareness – All Aboard G to G C to C B to B • Customs Initiative – Focus • Joint Technical Working – Establish • Agreements - Stakeholder Push

  5. Experience in Regional connectivity Pakistan - Afghan Customs

  6. Regional Connectivity – On the cards ! • Pak-US (IC3) • Pakistan-Afghan:- .... extension to Hairatan and Sher Khan Bandar • EDI with India at Wagha also in the planning phase • EDI with China – working group formed by FBR • EDI facility to be extended to CAREC – coordination with customs administrations being sought through Donors Pakistan Customs – Potential to share expertise in the Region - CAREC, SAARC and ECO countries

  7. Regional Connectivity Platform-- A Must Happen Regional Information Exchange System / Cross border Paperless Trade National e-Logistic Platform Port Community System Other Government Departments Paperless Customs

  8. YESTERDAY TODAY & BEYOND Recipe to Regional connectivity:- ….Above all The Human determination & Connect !

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