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ICC and WCO joint statement in response to COVID-19

  • 27 April 2020

ICC and WCO joint statement in response to COVID-19

A joint statement calling for increased action on customs and trade facilitation action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. customs and trade facilitation action

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ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO and WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya say effective trade facilitation – based on international standards – will play a central role in enabling business continuity and renewed economic growth during and post pandemic.

This statement calls for a coordinated customs response to the COVID-19 crisis – including through active participation in multilateral efforts and an open dialogue with neighbouring countries.

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