"Customs" opens the project to enhance the customs security system in Aqaba
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The Director General of Jordan Customs, Major General of Customs Ahmed Al-Akalik, inaugurated today, Wednesday, in the presence of the Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom, Osari Hideki, the project to enhance customs security in Aqaba, which aims to support the customs control and inspection system and raise the efficiency of dealing with shipping and trade movement, within the framework of cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency ("JICA") and strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
Al-Akalik emphasized that developing customs work and enhancing international partnerships are at the core of the priorities of the Jordan Customs Department, in line with its orientations towards modernizing control and inspection tools and adopting modern technologies, which contributes to facilitating the movement of legitimate trade, enhancing border security, and protecting society and the national economy.
He pointed out that this Japanese grant embodies a tangible model of constructive international cooperation and reflects the strength of friendship and cooperation relations between Jordan and Japan, appreciating the support of the Japanese government and the efforts of the Japanese Ambassador in strengthening the bonds of joint cooperation, and stressing the importance of continuing work to develop customs capabilities and exchange expertise to serve the common interests of the two countries.
The project is expected to contribute to enhancing the efficiency of customs procedures in Aqaba and supporting the capabilities of detection and inspection of shipments in a way that achieves a balance between security requirements and trade facilitation, and enhances Aqaba's position as a main gateway for trade and logistics services.
