The Minister of Finance announces the opening of customs automation at Umm Qasr port

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[size=52]The Minister of Finance announces the opening of customs automation at Umm Qasr port[/size]

[size=45]Today, Sunday, Finance Minister Taif Sami announced the opening of customs automation at the Umm Qasr port, while noting that this represents a step to implement the government’s plan in the field of information technology.[/size]
[size=45]Sami said in her speech during the inauguration of customs automation at the Umm Qasr port, “Automating customs, and the most important port in it is Umm Qasr Customs in Basra Al-Fayhaa, is a step in the right direction towards implementing the strategic plan that the government has adopted in the field of using technology and modern technology, similar to the rest of the developed countries of the world.” “, indicating that “implementing the system will achieve a set of goals, the most important of which are financial discipline, reducing errors, achieving efficiency and effectiveness in the use of government resources, in addition to providing accurate data and information on all government financial information that helps in providing services efficiently and effectively.”[/size]
[size=45]She added, “This step is one of many steps in the reform and development journey that the government has adopted within the government program in accordance with the strategic plan adopted by the General Authority of Customs in the field of using technology and modern technology, similar to the rest of the developed countries of the world, as all information related to customs will be linked from During the ESCODA system at the General Authority of Customs, it will become the leading means of modern customs in the world,” noting that “this system has been applied in 80 countries so far because it includes an integrated statistical system and relies on disseminating information via an electronic network and provides special statistics that the Ministry of Finance relies on.” And various ministries.[/size]
[size=45]She continued, “The current stage requires doubling efforts and providing the necessary capabilities to achieve the requirements for implementing the ministry’s program, especially with regard to the aspect of preparing the program budget and performance,” explaining that “implementing the project works to raise the level of financial transparency, follow-up, oversight, and accountability, as well as increasing the ability to properly plan cash flows.” government and its integrity, and in light of the Ministry of Finance’s interest in supporting and implementing the strategic program for financing sustainable development goals by improving the efficiency of public spending, economic justice, and reaching support to those who deserve it and the sectors most in need through the state’s general budget.”[/size]
[size=45]She stressed, “Iraq’s keenness to cooperate in all fields, especially automation and modern technologies, in a way that enhances modern systems and keeps pace with development at the level that befits our country and ancient history,” pointing out that “this system will be an integral part of the new system, which will be linked to all spending units approved by the two budget departments.” And the accountant.”[/size]
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The Minister of Finance inaugurates “customs automation” at Umm Qasr port

Iraq  03/04/2024
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 Basra: Al-Sabah

Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, announced yesterday, Sunday, the opening of customs automation at the Umm Qasr port in Basra Governorate, while indicating that this represents a step to implement the government’s plan in the field of information technology.
Sami said in her speech during the inauguration of customs automation at the Umm Qasr port: “Automating customs - the most important port in which is Umm Qasr Customs in Basra Al-Fayhaa - is a step in the right direction towards implementing the strategic plan that the government has adopted in the field of using technology and modern technology, similar to other countries.” developed world,” indicating that “implementing the system will achieve a set of goals, the most important of which are financial discipline, reducing errors, achieving efficiency and effectiveness in the use of government resources, in addition to providing accurate data and information on all government financial information that helps in providing services efficiently and effectively.”
She added, "This step is one of many steps in the reform and development journey that the government has adopted within the government program in accordance with the strategic plan adopted by the General Authority of Customs in the field of using technology and modern technology, similar to the rest of the developed countries of the world, as all information will be linked." related to customs through the (ESCODA) system at the (General Authority of Customs), and thus it will become the leading means of modern customs in the world,” noting that “this system has been applied in 80 countries so far because it includes an integrated statistical system and relies on disseminating information via a network.” It is electronic and provides special statistics on which the Ministry of Finance and various ministries depend.
She continued, "Implementing the project works to raise the level of financial transparency, follow-up, oversight and accountability, as well as increasing the ability to properly plan and maintain government cash flows."
For his part, the head of the Border Ports Authority, Major General Omar Al-Waeli, said in his speech: “The efforts of the Minister of Finance, the Director General of Customs, and the supporting team resulted in the launch of the (ESCODA) program and its continuation without return.”
He stressed, “the authority’s support for the project and in accordance with the government directives and approach to proceed with the project without obstacles,” warning “any employee or entity and even any officer or affiliate who tries to obstruct this work,” pointing to “its great impact in maximizing revenues by making accurate statistics and preventing fraud and manipulation.” .
As for the Director General of the General Authority of Customs, Hassan Al-Ugaili, he said in his speech during the inauguration of customs automation at the Umm Qasr port: “The efforts of the General Authority of Customs that were made over several years, with direct support from the Minister of Finance and direct follow-up from the Prime Minister, culminated today in the electronic system that we hope for.” It covers all activities of the General Authority of Customs and customs activity.”
Al-Ugaili added, “The General Authority of Customs is committed to carrying out its duties, which revolve around three main axes: the first of which is facilitating legitimate trade, implementing decisions to cancel tax deposits that were collected at border crossings and which were obstructing or delaying the completion of customs transactions, as well as canceling the import license for most materials.” Imported goods, and reduced duties on some imported materials.
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