The 7^th Joint Group of Customs Meeting (JGCM) between Department of Revenue and customs, Royal Government of Bhutan and National Board of Revenue, Government of Bangladesh was held in Paro on 27^th and 28^th May 2024. The Bhutanese delegation was led by Mr. Sonam Jamtsho, Director General, Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), Ministry of Finance and the Bangladeshi Delegation was led by Dr. Nahida Faridy, Commissioner, Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, Rangpur.

The JGoC meeting is held annually to address issues pertaining to cross border trade. The meeting also involves discussion on measures to foster and strengthen ties to enhanced cooperation and collaboration between the customs administrations.  It also serves as a platform to streamline customs procedures, to improve border management, and to share best practices to facilitate legitimate trade. The two days meeting concluded successfully with the assurance from both the parties to view trade related issues positively for the future growth of the countries.

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