1. Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Priorities 4. Efforts Made 5. Plans for the Future

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2 1. Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Priorities 4. Efforts Made 5. Plans for the Future

3 Revitilization of the Silk Road Current Challenges Customs Response International Forum, October Antalya Antalya Declaration

4 Facilitate Simplify border-crossing Secure Reduce waiting times through Simplification of customs procedures Convergence and practices

5 Improving border cooperation with neighbouring countries Improving compliance with international standards Improved Customs-business partnership Experience sharing on capacity building and integrity

6 Compliance with Main International Conventions Improving the infrastructure of border crossing points (BCPs) Joint Controls at BCPs

7 Revised Kyoto Convention a blueprint for modern and efficient Customs procedures in the 21st century.

8 International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods Aims to facilitate cross border transport of goods Provides shorter border delays, lower costs for carriers and lower border operating costs for state budget

9 Requirements Necessary funds for the renovation work Expertise on BCP renovation projects Consultations with the private sector for need analysis Coordination with the neighbouring BCP

10 Turkish Customs Experience All 17 land BCP s will be renovated through Built-Operate-Transfer model 8 BCP s have been renovated- Remaining 9 in 2010

11 Requirements Strong political will Stability Legal basis Harmonization of customs procedures and documents Harmonization of IT infrastructure

12 One Stop Border Post at Sarp/ Sarpi Border Crossing (Turkey- Georgia) Political Commitment at Highest Level Negotiations started in February 2009 Draft Agreement Prepared

13 One Stop Border Post at Sarp/ Sarpi Border Crossing (Turkey- Georgia) information regarding vehicle and transport lodged at the country of exit will be forwarded electronically to the country of entry customs inspection only made in the country of entry declaration finalizes with the customs inspection made in the country of entry inspect ion in the country of exit only if a strong suspicion is found vehicles and goods returns to the country of exit if customs inspection reveals an incompleteness or discrepancy according to the declaration Disinfection procedures shall be applied, only as long as the risk of epidemic and contagious disease persists No health checks except for the cases announced by the World Health Organization

14 One Stop Border Post at Sarp/ Sarpi Border Crossing (Turkey- Georgia) Three Protocols on: the details on the control and record of the passport information of the passengers the details for the electronic data exchange regarding the international movement of passengers and goods the procedures for the movement of goods, vehicles and passengers and the harmonization of the working hours

15 Preparation for the Heads of Customs Administrations Meeting in Baku, November 2009 High Level WGM in Ankara in September 2009 Strategy Paper Questionnaire Draft Agenda

16 5. PLANS FOR FUTURE One Route One Transport Mode: Road Pilot Project BEST PRACTICE Expansion to Other Routes, Gates and Modes of Transport SILK ROAD GATE Fast and secure trade

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19 Öncü TEKEŞ EU Expert Turkish Customs Administration