Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets Director-General of the Customs Administration of the Netherlands
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, today (April 3) met with the Director-General of the Customs Administration of the Netherlands, Mrs Nanette van Schelven, in the presence of the Consul-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hong Kong, Mr Maurits ter Kuile, in the Customs Headquarters Building. The meeting aimed to forge closer ties and strengthen collaboration in customs affairs between the two sides.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed the economic and trade relations between the Netherlands and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as well as the on-going collaborative efforts between the two Customs administrations on customs administrative assistance and enforcement co-operation. They also discussed and exchanged views on trade facilitation and other issues of mutual concern.
Mr Chan welcomed the visit by Mrs van Schelven and Mr ter Kuile, noting that both Hong Kong and the Netherlands are key players in international trade. He emphasised that maintaining close collaboration between the two sides on customs affairs is crucial for fostering the robust development of international trade and creating more business opportunities for both economies.
The Dutch Customs delegation will also visit the customs facilities at the Hong Kong International Airport tomorrow (April 4) to better understand the clearance operation of Hong Kong Customs for air cargoes and air passengers.
Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets Director-General of the Customs Administration of the Netherlands Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets Director-General of the Customs Administration of the Netherlands Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
