Representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan participated in the global meeting of the “Smart Customs” project of the World Customs Organization, held on October 26–30 at the WCO headquarters in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium. This was reported by the press service of the agency.

During the international meeting, participants were provided with detailed information on the work carried out in Turkmenistan to introduce digital technologies into the customs system, utilize artificial intelligence capabilities, and establish a modern “Smart Customs” system.

The Turkmen delegation presented the main areas of digitalization of customs operations in the country. In particular, information was shared on the activities of the Monitoring and Analytical Center, the use of innovative technologies based on the “ASYCUDA World” and “Single Window” systems, the implementation of GPS technologies to ensure the security of international cargo transportation, as well as the expansion of electronic exchange of advance information with customs authorities of foreign countries.

Participants highly praised Turkmenistan’s experience in the digitalization of the customs sector. The importance of expanding international cooperation and exchanging best practices in this field was also emphasized.