On April 6, 2024, a meeting was held at the Nakhchivan Main Customs Department with the Chairman and members of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Entrepreneurs Confederation, as well as other foreign trade participants and customs representatives.

The event began with an opening speech by Vuqar Aliyev, Chief of the Nakhchivan Main Customs Department and Customs Service Major General. He spoke about the implementation of the risk-based automated customs control management system, speeding up the passage of goods and vehicles through customs checkpoints, stimulating entrepreneurial activity by creating favorable conditions for those who voluntarily comply with customs regulations, and increasing transparency by minimizing direct contact between officials and citizens.

Following this, Vuqar Abbasov, Chairman of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Entrepreneurs Confederation, noted that recent reforms aimed at improving the level and quality of customs services have positively contributed to easing the work of entrepreneurs.

Rashad Bayramov, Deputy Chief of the Nakhchivan Main Customs Department and Customs Service Captain, presented the “Customs DEVELOPMENT Model,” explaining its seven main components, ongoing projects, and planned initiatives. He also introduced the “Smart-Bot” mobile application, describing it as a 24-hour electronic customs guide for citizens. Video clips related to these new projects were then shown.

Rza Rzali, Head of the Customs Clearance Center and Customs Service Captain, spoke about the Green Corridor Release System, outlining its purpose and advantages, and invited entrepreneurs to use this system.

Heydar Samedli, Head of the Investigation Department of the Operations and Investigation Directorate and Customs Service Captain, shared information on violations detected during customs clearance.

At the end of the meeting, participants’ questions were answered.