In April 25, US embassy in Azerbaijan handovered two special vehicles, produced in the US, enable to inspect the imported and exported cargos, to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan.
U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Adam Sterling said on Wednesday during ceremony of handing over to the Azerbaijan State Customs Committee of two U.S.-built tool trucks that will increase the ability of the SCC to inspect cargo entering and leaving Azerbaijan valued at more than $ 300,000.
Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee Aydin Aliyev said the event is an indication of the high level of cooperation between the two countries.
Under this program, Azerbaijan receives American equipment, in addition, our specialists are training in the U.S. and learn best practices in the field of customs, Aliyev said.
"Customs Committee of Azerbaijan has significantly modernized its activities, improved infrastructure, created modern Customs Code. These units will enhance the ability of the SCC to conduct inspections from a self-contained mobile inspection station that can be taken to any number of locations. By continuing to partner together, we can provide more secure borders to our citizens," Sterling said
Sterling noted that, EXBS had provided $24.5 mln-supply equipments and training centers to SCC and State Border Service since 2000.
Thereafter, presented cars were reviewed.

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