Baku, March 14, 2025
The Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Dr. Asad M. Khan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Shahin Baghirov, Chairman of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Dr. Khan acknowledged Azerbaijan’s important contributions in advancing the ECO agenda, particularly in modernizing customs practices and in fostering regional connectivity. He underscored the importance of promoting trade facilitation, harmonizing customs procedures, and enhancing cross-border collaboration as key to ECO’s trade integration strategies for the region.
The Chairman reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to deepening customs cooperation among ECO Member States. He emphasized that Azerbaijan remains dedicated to implementing advanced customs practices and facilitating seamless trade across the region, which aligns with the broader ECO objectives of economic growth and regional prosperity.
The meeting emphasized the critical role of customs modernization and harmonization in boosting trade and connectivity across ECO countries, paving the way for greater regional economic integration.
