Myanmar, China to deepen cooperation in customs

 

The 2026 APEC Customs Business Dialogue was held in Dalian, China, from 20 to 21 August.

A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue U Han Win Aung attended the dialogue and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters.

During the morning session of the first day, participants discussed promoting technology and innovation, modern customs cooperation and partnership building, trade facilitation, food safety, and strengthening supply chain connectivity.

In the afternoon, Deputy Minister U Han Win Aung and his delegation met with the Chinese customs deputy minister and officials. They discussed enhancing technical cooperation and capacity building between the two countries, as well as strengthening cooperation along the Myanmar-China border, and subsequently signed the MoU. On the second day of the dialogue, participants discussed the use of AI technology and digital transformation to promote cross-border trade in the Asia-Pacific region, and measures to enhance the stability, resilience and predictability of supply chains.

Senior government officials from the customs, finance and agriculture sectors of APEC members, representatives of international organizations, business leaders from China and other countries, and representatives of academic institutions attended the dialogue. The deputy minister-led delegation arrived back in Myanmar yesterday evening.

MNA/KTZH

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