International Customs Day

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On the occasion of 74th Republic Day, another important day is being celebrated all over the world on 26 January which is called International Customs Day.

An overview of the news

• The role and contribution of customs agencies is remembered on this day.

• The day marks the contribution of officers as well as their challenging working conditions.

• Customs agencies play an important role in the smooth flow of goods across borders.

• The theme of 2023 International Customs Day is- ‘Nurturing the next generation: promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs’.

Background of the day

• The day was first established in 1953 and ratified by the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) for the first time.

• The session was inaugurated in Brussels, Belgium. Many delegates from 17 European countries participated in it.

• Later in the year 1994, CCC was renamed as World Customs Organization (WCO).

• Presently, WCO consists of 182 member states around the world.

Significance of the day

• It is the customs department that establishes a strong bond between the countries.

• The Customs Department is the agency that collects tariffs and manages the flow of goods across borders.

• The day is a reminder of the hard work done by customs agents to hold government securities.