Hong Kong Customs actively engages in international cooperation by organizing meeting with customs administrations and government departments worldwide. They have collaborated with the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the Danish Patent and Trademark Office, the Shenzhen Customs District, the Thai Customs Department and the General Department of Vietnam Customs. In November, Hong Kong Customs attended a conference with Korea Customs Service in Korea, where they signed the Customs Cooperative and Mutual Assistance Arrangement. The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with Macao Customs Service was also signed in Macao this November.
Looking ahead, Hong Kong Customs will continue to strengthen regional security cooperation and expand the AEO Programme and MRA network in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
■The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho (second left), led a delegation to visit the Shenzhen Customs District this October and met with the Director General in Shenzhen Customs District, Mr Zheng Jugang (first left).
■The Vice Minister of Commerce, Ms Guo Tingting (second right), led a delegation and visited the Kwai Chung Customhouse Cargo Examination Compound this September to learn about the operation of sea cargo clearance of Hong Kong Customs.
