South African Revenue Services (Sars) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has been re-elected a chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) for a second term, 2024-2025.
Kieswetter was re-elected over the weekend during the 143rd /144th Sessions of the WCO Council, the highest decision-making body of the organisation, which saw the participation of directors general of customs representing the WCOs 186 members in Brussels, Belgium.
At the meeting, the WCO council examined the work carried out by the WCO Secretariat and working bodies throughout the year in line with the WCO Strategic Plan 2022-2025.
The review covered the technical work done in various areas that related to the main strategic objectives of the organisation, such as trade facilitation, revenue collection, protection of society and organisational development.
Particular attention was paid to the progress in technology and innovation, green customs as well as in governance and accountability, being the three focus areas defined by the strategic plan.
