Expanding the use of modern technology, strengthening economic governance, supporting industrial localization, and promoting access of Egyptian exports to global markets

The Egyptian Customs Authority celebrated World Customs Day in the presence of Yasser Sobhi and Sherif El Kilany, Deputy Ministers of Finance, Ahmed Amawi, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Customs Authority.

 

Sherif El Kilany, Deputy Minister of Finance for Tax Policies, emphasized that Egypt is intensifying efforts to reduce customs clearance time and costs in order to facilitate trade flows, highlighting the importance of maximizing the use of modern technologies to enhance economic competitiveness and improve the efficiency of customs operations.

 

Yasser Sobhi, Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies, stated that the Ministry is working to strengthen the governance of economic activity while continuing to facilitate procedures for the business community and reduce the burdens associated with import and export operations.

 

He noted that these efforts aim to play an effective role in localizing industry and supporting the access of Egyptian service and merchandise exports to global markets.

 

Ahmed Amawi, Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, affirmed that the Authority continues to coordinate closely with all state entities to enhance governance and streamline procedures for the business community.

 

He stressed that the core objective is to protect and stimulate the Egyptian economy through expanded customs facilitation measures and sound regulatory controls governing the market, in a manner that supports production, boosts exports, and stimulates economic activity.

 

Dr. Sami Ramadan, Deputy Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, stated that the Authority is committed to protecting citizens from substandard and counterfeit goods by strengthening governance and inspection across all customs outlets, particularly following the implementation of the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system at air and seaports.

 

Ahmed El-Askalany, Deputy Head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, noted that efforts are ongoing to further develop the customs system through facilitation and simplification for the business community, with the aim of enhancing production and export activities and achieving national targets in the interest of the economy, investors, and citizens.

 

Walid Hussein, Head of the Central Administration for the Affairs of the Office of the Head of the Customs Authority, explained that honoring outstanding customs personnel reflects recognition of their efforts to improve service quality and facilitate trade.

 

He added that, for the first time, distinguished staff members were nominated electronically based on objective criteria, including reducing customs clearance time, innovation, teamwork, and strengthening oversight and governance.

 

The event also witnessed the honoring of key partner institutions and officials, including Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone, represented at the ceremony by Mostafa Shekoun, Vice Chairman of the Authority, as well as Major General Engineer Ihab Mohamed Amin, Head of the Industrial Control Authority.

 

In addition, a number of distinguished customs officials and work teams were honored in recognition of their dedicated efforts in developing the customs system, achieving operational targets, reinforcing professional vigilance, and safeguarding the national economy.