Border Ports Authority: Ports are undergoing a digital transformation after the introduction of modern technologies and the networking of sonar systems.
The head of the Border Ports Authority, Omar Adnan Al-Waili, confirmed today, Thursday, that the ports are witnessing a digital transformation after the introduction of modern technologies and the networking of sonars. A statement from the Authority stated that “the head of the Border Ports Authority, Omar Adnan Al-Waili, received today an official delegation from the International Trade Centre of the United Nations, coming from Switzerland, headed by Pierre Bonthoneau, Director of the Trade and Investment Facilitation Department, the Director of Trade Facilitation and Digital Transformation Programs, and a Trade Policy Advisor, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and facilitating international trade.”
The head of the authority also gave a detailed explanation of the authority’s work and efforts to maximize non-oil revenues and combat smuggling in all its forms, stressing that the authority is undergoing a broad digital transformation through the introduction of modern technologies, data exchange between relevant working entities, networking of sonars at all border crossings, and activation of cross-border trade according to the TIR system, with direct follow-up and supervision from the Prime Minister.
Al-Waeli stressed “the continuation of hard work to enhance security and stability at border crossings, which will positively impact the increase in trade exchange in Iraq and facilitate international trade.”
In turn, the delegation members praised the Authority’s actions in the field of governance and electronic oversight, and expressed their admiration for its efforts in combating smuggling and rebuilding border crossings, stressing their readiness to provide technical and training support to improve the Authority’s technical capabilities.
He also noted that “this visit reflects the International Trade Centre’s interest in strengthening cooperation with the Border Ports Authority with the aim of raising work efficiency and promoting stability and economic development.”
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