Hong Kong, Korea ink customs pact

It aims for tighter cooperation with Joo Yung-sup.

According to a release, Commissioner of Customs & Excise Clement Cheung signed a deal today to boost ties with Korean authorities.

Attending the 30th Customs Co-operation Conference in Seoul, he signed the agreed minutes for closer co-operation with the Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service Joo Yung-sup.

"The conference is a very successful one for the two administrations to exchange constructive ideas and initiatives. With the long-standing co-operation between the two administrations, Hong Kong Customs will further take proactive initiatives to foster a closer and more strategic partnership with the Korean Customs to meet forthcoming challenges," Mr Cheung said.

The two sides also signed an Authorised Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement Action Plan. The arrangement will provide clearance facilitation to traders at an international level.

Mr Cheung will return to Hong Kong on December 19.