The Abu Dhabi Customs and the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing trade facilitation solutions through secure, efficient, and transparent customs operations. This initiative is designed to support economic growth and strengthen trade and investment ties between the two parties. The agreement focuses on fostering innovation and utilizing advanced technological solutions, along with collaborating on a pilot project for a trusted digital trade corridor to streamline cargo movement and enable the secure and instant exchange of customs data, thereby improving the efficiency and competitiveness of bilateral trade.
The signing ceremony was attended by Ahmad Jasim Al Zaabi, the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and Abdullah Ali Al Sebosi, the UAE Ambassador to Italy. The document was signed by Rashid Lahej Al Mansoori, the Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, and Andrea Mazzella, Director of the International Relations Office of the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency, following a bilateral meeting held during the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Milan.
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperative relations and explore opportunities for enhancing strategic partnerships to support economic growth, business development, and investment flows between Abu Dhabi and Italy.