TIRANA, January, 29 – The General Directorate of Customs is attending the 2026 Technology Conference and Exhibition of the World Customs Organization (WCO), which opened today under the theme “Customs Flexibility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation.”

The three-day event brings together over 1,500 participants from more than 100 countries. It serves as an international platform to exchange best practices, promote technological innovation, and strengthen cooperation between customs administrations and the private sector.

During the conference, speakers highlighted the role of smart technologies, public-private collaboration, and improved supply chain security as key factors for a modern and efficient customs system. The meeting aims to enhance customs’ capacity to respond to emerging risks and facilitate cross-border trade safely and quickly.

The opening ceremony was led by WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders and senior UAE officials, including Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, and Ahmed Abdullah bin Lahij Al Falasi, Director General of Customs and Port Security.

Meanwhile, the General Directorate of Customs said its participation aims to strengthen international experience sharing, stay updated on the latest technological trends, and improve its capacity to efficiently manage international trade flows.

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