Siena:The Customs Administrations of Cyprus and Greece have agreed to bolster their collaboration in areas such as customs controls, investigations, staff training, and risk analysis. This agreement followed a bilateral meeting held in Cyprus.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the meeting included discussions and the sharing of expertise regarding the procedures and operations of both administrations. The Greek side presented its customs restructuring plan, aimed at significantly improving the effectiveness of controls and combating corruption.

Both administrations provided presentations on customs controls and risk analysis, exchanging expertise on enforcement tools and available equipment. Special emphasis was placed on the Greek Customs Authorities' 'TALOS' monitoring and control system.

The meeting also focused on initiatives for staff training and expertise transfer related to the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with Greece set to assume the presidency in the latter half of 2027.

The Greek delegation was led by Dimitrios Bourikos, Director General of the General Directorate of Customs and Excise Duties. His visit marked the first official visit by a Greek Director of Customs to Cyprus. The Customs and Excise Department noted that both administrations share common goals and challenges, and the meeting signified the start of more regular cooperation on these issues.