BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11. The customs authorities of Azerbaijan and Türkiye discussed ways to streamline customs procedures and ensure more convenient and faster cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor.

This was announced by the press service of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, following the meeting with a Turkish delegation led by Yaşar Baltacı, Deputy Head of the General Directorate of Customs Protection.

During the meeting, the parties noted with satisfaction the level of cooperation between the customs authorities of the two countries, the joint projects currently underway, and the ongoing efforts to study and exchange best practices.

In addition, the prospects for cooperation aimed at expediting transit shipments were discussed.

As part of the visit, delegation members also visited the Academy of the State Customs Committee, the Main Directorate of Air Transport Customs, and the Canine Training Center.

The delegation members reviewed scientific research and institutional approaches in the field of customs. They were provided with detailed information on the activities of customs authorities in the field of canine operations, as well as on the organization of customs control in air transport.

In addition, the parties exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in combating customs-related offenses, risk management, and countering smuggling and illicit drug trafficking.