Commissioner of the Customs Authority: Minister of finance calls for building a strong partnership with the business community to stimulate investment

• We are committed to providing integrated and incentive-based customs services for exporters and manufacturers
• We aim to encourage the private sector to expand its production and investment activities
• Strengthening cooperation with the business community to foster a favorable investment environment
• Commissioner of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce:

Greater cooperation between Customs and the commercial and industrial sectors in the coming phase

 

The Egyptian Customs Authority has signed a cooperation protocol with the Cairo Chamber of Commerce to facilitate procedures across various customs outlets, accelerate the customs clearance process, and reduce the burden on production and export activities. This comes as part of the state’s efforts to boost confidence and build a partnership with the business community to stimulate investment.

Ahmed Amawi, Commissioner of the Customs Authority, stated that the Minister of Finance has instructed the building of a strong partnership with the business sector to encourage investment, emphasizing that the Authority is working to support the private sector’s expansion in both production and investment activities.

He added that the Authority is committed to providing integrated and incentive-driven customs services to exporters and producers. He pointed out that the risk management system enables accurate data analysis and classification of goods based on risk levels, contributing to reduced disputes and simplified customs procedures.

Omowy further noted that this is a good opportunity to enhance positive and effective cooperation with the business community to create an investment-friendly environment conducive to economic growth. He stressed that the ongoing dialogue with the private sector enables a more flexible response to challenges.

Ayman Ashry, Chairman of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that this protocol paves the way for greater cooperation between the Customs Authority and the commercial and industrial sectors in the upcoming phase, helping to overcome any obstacles that stakeholders might face within the customs system.