Dr. Youssef Boutros Ghali, Minister of Finance that the Egyptian economy has witnessed many developments that have contributed to increased rates of growth, pointing out that the government has focused on reforms to create a 3-axis variation in the economy With the stability of policies and the emphasis on the rule of law and this is focused on by the Ministry of Finance.
He said that the Ministry of Finance launched the process of reforms of customs to facilitate trade
International, pointing out that the Egyptian customs were considered the most complex in terms of procedures
Customs clearance, and that the time for the release of the messages take a long time, but
Now, the time of the release of the messages has become only a few hours, the Customs Department has obtained
Egyptian ISO 9001,
which confirms the extent of development achieved in
Methods of work and access to quality levels comparable to international standards.
This came during the opening of the Conference and Minister for Innovation and Technology Forum today
Tuesday's organized by the World Customs Organization in collaboration with the Egyptian Customs Authority
And continue its work for three days with 200 participants representing all the international organizations
The customs authorities at the level of the world, and held for the first time outside Europe.
He added that the system of customs reforms created clear procedures and specific for the release of
Customs procedures and this stable and transparent in dealing with importers
And exporters.
He added that the march of development in the ongoing customs to reflect what is actually witnessed by the economy
Egypt's development and growth, pointing out that the role of customs is no longer raise funds for the benefit of
The public treasury, but is the first line of defense for national security against illegal practices
Terrorism and also next to protect consumers and ensure that incoming messages matching the
Is labeled and not leaking fake or counterfeit items affecting the safety and health of the consumer.
Dr. Youssef Boutros Ghali, Minister of Finance said that development and modernization is also extended to
Tax system so as not to be an impediment to the productive sector, but support and help him.
The minister added that technology and modern methods of examination and inspection has become part
Essential work of the Egyptian customs system, said that the Ministry of Finance is seeking to transfer all
Working methods developed and applied in the interests of the customs in the countries of the developed world to
Egypt, still have some way to go in this area.
The minister pointed to the cooperation of the Customs Department with many agencies and relevant parties
Private business organizations Valjmark different operating system within the framework of a larger work of the service
Economics is also the protection of intellectual property one of the main tasks that it is keen
As a key tool to attract international investment.
For his part, stressed Comino Mekoria Secretary-General of the World Customs Organization to develop
That occurred in the Egyptian Customs over the past years, Egypt's position in the ranks of
The most advanced in this area .. Hailing at the same time by a number of governments to
The level of the world, including Egypt, to develop and modernize customs systems so as to comply with the requirements
On strengthening the global trade.
He pointed out - in his speech to the conference today - that Egypt is one of the most important centers of the Middle
East, Africa, and of great interest by the organization prompting them to hold conference
Present for the first time outside the Belgian capital.
He stressed the Secretary General World Customs Organization on the importance of the introduction of technological systems Modern customs system, not only for help in carrying out their work easily
But to help the world trading system in general .. Especially since the United Nations has set
Among the targets of the current millennium strengthen and update international trade and customs to a major role in
That development.
He warned of terrorist attacks aimed at countries in the world and use all the means by which
Entering the country through the customs outlets in addition to counterfeiting and forgery also
In particular, counterfeit medicines in addition to the regular smuggling of weapons
And medicines and drugs, therefore, the burden is greatest on the customs in the detection and the face of these
All operations.
He said that this conference is of great importance and its consequences would result in the formation and chart the way
Future uses of modern technology, especially with the evolution of terrorism and counterfeiting
And smuggling.
In turn, "said Ahmed, head of the Saudi Customs Egyptian Customs that the work is no longer
Aimed at collecting taxes or fees without considering the needs of society, but has become a
Insurance for international trade and the best interest of both exporter and importer and the well-being
Top of the people.
He Arabia - In his speech to the conference - that what happened in the Egyptian Customs achievement is
Unprecedented, where I got first place in 2008 as the best government department after it was facing
Complex bureaucratic problems .. He pointed out that the support of political management in Egypt to develop
Customs contributed to a shift in the historical customs of thought in Egypt.
