Hong Kong Customs, in the capacity of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Vice-Chair for the Asia/Pacific (A/P) Region (APVC), hosted the 36th WCO A/P Regional Contact Points Meeting in Macao starting October 13 for three consecutive days. The meeting, co-organised with Macao Customs, concluded today (October 15).
      
     The meeting gathered more than 80 representatives from A/P Customs administrations and the WCO's regional entities. The agenda featured a series of thematic presentations and discussions that facilitated the participants to exchange views on Customs initiatives, enforcement strategies and capacity building experiences from diverse perspectives, deepening co-operation and connections among A/P members.
      
     The meeting commenced on October 13 with a welcoming speech delivered by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, in the capacity of the APVC. Mr Chan noted that Hong Kong Customs, re-elected as the APVC for another two-year term in June this year, will continue to deepen co-operation among regional members at the leadership level, while enhancing collaboration and building mutual trust with regional entities and other international partners to navigate the complexities of today’s global landscape. He also expressed gratitude to Macao Customs for co-organising the meeting, which not only fostered regional connections, but also showcased the unique strengths, synergy and seamless co-operation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
      
     The meeting marked the successful conclusion of the first major event hosted by Hong Kong Customs since its re-election as the APVC. Hong Kong Customs will actively organise a series of events in the upcoming two-year tenure to foster knowledge sharing and co-operation, while further strengthening cohesion among A/P members. In the future, Hong Kong Customs will continue to lead the members to contribute to the robust development of Customs affairs in the A/P region.

Ends/Thursday, October 15, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:00

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