20 November 2024

On the occasion of our 20th Anniversary, ROCB A/P, with the support of Thai Customs, co-hosted an event to reflect our history and future, highlighting key milestones and the path forward. The celebration was held on November 20, 2024, in Bangkok Thailand.

The celebration began with a video message from Mr. Ian Saunders, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO). He acknowledged the contribution of the ROCB on the modernization and development of Customs administrations in the Asia-Pacific region by supporting the WCO's capacity building activities and promoting the dissemination of WCO tools. Distinguished speakers, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, former Secretary General of WCO, Mr. Kin Kei Li, Head of Secretariat Office of the WCO Vice-Chairperson for the A/P Region, underscored ROCB A/P’s role as a key regional hub for coordinating capacity building activities.

ROCB A/P was established in 2004 with the vision of enhancing capacity building across the Asia-Pacific region. Over the years, the ROCB A/P has grown significantly from its humble beginning, China Customs started to dispatch attaché to ROCB A/P in 2007, followed by Hong Kong China Customs, and Korea Customs in 2011.  A notable achievement during these years has been ROCB A’P enhancement of regional coordination through various initiatives, including the RTC Heads Meetings and Training Management Project. These efforts have proven effective and efficient.

As ROCB A/P embarks its next chapter, our core values of listening to Members needs remain unchanged. We continued committed to bridging A/P Members and the WCO, enhancing collecting Member feedback through good communication, reaffirming our dedication to advancing regional cooperation and capacity building.

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