Baku, June 1, AZERTAC

An International Conference on ‘Multisectoral Cooperation: The Role of Customs Service in Modern Economic Development’ was held at Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS).

BHOS Rector Elmar Gasimov and Chairman of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, Lieutenant-General Aydin Aliyev made a welcome address during the opening ceremony of the Conference jointly organized by BHOS, Academy of the State Customs Committee, Baku regional office of International Network of Custom Universities (INCU).

In his introductory speech during the plenary meeting, rector Gasimov welcomed seniors and representatives of the State Customs Committee and foreign guests. Chairman of the State Customs Committee Aydin Aliyev said he was very glad that BHOS was hosting the event.

Lars Karlsson, President of KGH Border Services, INCU Advisory Board Member, made presentation on ‘Custom Policy as the Lead Factor for the International Development’. BHOS rector Gasimov made presentation on ‘The Role of Oil Strategy in Economic Development of Azerbaijan’. Chief of Department of Performance Measurement and Development Programmes of the State Customs Committee Igbal Babayev made a speech on ‘Principles of Application and Management of Innovation Projects in Customs Service’. Communication, External Affairs, Strategy and Region Vice President of BP Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey Bakhtiyar Aslanbeyli talked about ‘Customs Procedures on Production-Sharing in Azerbaijan’. Chief Inspector of the State Customs Committee, INCU Baku Regional Manager, Lala Imanova’s presentation was dedicated to ‘Improvement and Simplification of Customs Procedures with the Purpose of Development of Non-Oil Sector’ and Head of INCU Secretariat Mikhail Kashubski made presentation on ‘Problems relating to the Legal Status of Offshore Petroleum Installation: International Law and State Practice’.

Students and professors also made presentations on different topics.