On May 2, 2023, the webinar “Securing borders with enhanced information and cybersecurity measures” was held via videoconference, organized by the Regional Office for Capacity Building for the European Region of the World Customs Organization (ROCB).

The event was attended by representatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Center for combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors (CARICC), Southeast European Law Enforcement Center (SELEC), the State Customs committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan and representatives of the customs services of the states of the European region.

The director of the Directorate for Capacity Building of the World Customs Organization, Mr. Kang Taeil, and the head of the ROCB, Mr. Mirhasan Saidzade, addressed the participants of the webinar with welcoming words.

In their speeches, the webinar participants noted the importance of drawing attention to existing and potential problems in the region and joining efforts in the field of advanced information and cyber security measures, as well as discussing recent achievements and best practices.

Analyst of IAP CARICC Mr. Shahboz Komilzoda made a presentation about software in analytical work to the participants of the webinar.

An exchange of views took place between the participants of the webinar, the importance of close international cooperation between customs structures and international partners was emphasized.