Iran and Qatar established a “Green Customs Corridor” to facilitate and expand trade and transit between the two countries, marking the first time a bilateral customs cooperation agreement of this scope.The initiative was formalized on Sunday evening, with the signing of a customs cooperation protocol between Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) Foroud Asgari and Chairman of the General Authority of Customs Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Jamal, ISNA reported.This marks the first time a bilateral customs cooperation agreement of this scope has been signed between the two nations. Qatar aims to increase its share of Iran’s foreign trade and transit, similar to the role played by the United Arab Emirates.  During bilateral negotiations in Tehran, the customs chiefs agreed on key measures to enhance customs relations, implement the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) framework for security and trade facilitation standards, and provide trade-friendly incentives.The agreement includes streamlining trade processes and accelerating customs procedures for export-import goods, harmonizing customs standards, eliminating redundant regulations, and creating “Green Customs Corridor” for authorized commercial goods.Additionally, both sides will enhance trade security through data-sharing mechanisms, particularly for high-risk goods, and combat smuggling via advanced technologies such as smart systems and X-ray scanners for cargo inspection. (ICE TEHERAN)

Fonte notizia: IRAN DAILY