Commissioner of Customs and Excise meets with Director-General of Lao Customs Department and delegation (with photos)

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     The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, today (March 10) met with the Director-General of the Lao Customs Department, Mr Phoukhaokham Vannavongxay, and a delegation, at the Customs Headquarters Building. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration on customs affairs and forge closer ties between the two administrations.

     Mr Chan welcomed Mr Vannavongxay and the delegates to visit Hong Kong Customs. During the meeting, Hong Kong Customs shared developments in smart customs, as well as their work and experience on the controls over dutiable commodities in upholding Hong Kong's status as an international trade centre. The two sides also exchanged views on trade facilitation and other issues of mutual interest.

     Hong Kong Customs will continue to maintain close liaison with regional and international partners to promote bilateral and multilateral ties, as well as consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre.

Ends/Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Issued at HKT 20:10

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The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, today (March 10) met with the Director-General of the Lao Customs Department, Mr Phoukhaokham Vannavongxay, and a delegation, at the Customs Headquarters Building. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration on customs affairs and forge closer ties between the two administrations. Photo shows Mr Chan (sixth right), Mr Vannavongxay (fifth left), and other delegates attending the meeting.

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat (right), today (March 10) welcomed the Director-General of the Lao Customs Department, Mr Phoukhaokham Vannavongxay (left), and a delegation, to visit Hong Kong Customs.