13–14 April 2026, Brussels - technical consultations were held in Brussels within the framework of the 9th Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Customs Cooperation “Republic of Kazakhstan – European Union”.

      The consultations were aimed at exchanging experience and discussing practical aspects of customs administration, including the application of risk management systems, the activities of mobile customs units, as well as the study of best practices in the use of customs laboratories.

      The consultations allowed for a detailed discussion of specific areas of cooperation, the identification of practical approaches for their implementation, and the development of coordinated positions of the parties on key issues to be considered at the main meeting.

       On 15 April 2026, the 9th Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Customs Cooperation “Republic of Kazakhstan – European Union” was held.

       From the Kazakh side, the meeting was attended by representatives of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

• Kadyr Ismagulov – Director of the Audit Department;
• Yermek Kozhabergenov – Head of the International Cooperation Department;
• Aslan Tobykbayev – Head of the VAT Administration within the Eurasian Economic Union Division, Audit Department.

        During the meeting, the parties discussed actual issues of bilateral cooperation, including the improvement of customs legislation and procedures, the development of cooperation in the field of law enforcement, as well as the potential development of mechanisms for the exchange of advance information on goods and means of transport.

Particular attention was paid to:

• the digitalization of customs processes,
• the introduction of paperless technologies,
• the protection of intellectual property rights,
• the further development of mutual administrative assistance.

        As a result of the meetings, a common understanding was reached on a number of areas of practical cooperation, and further steps for their implementation were identified.

       The technical consultations and the Sub-Committee meeting confirmed the effectiveness of the established dialogue between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as the relevance of this format for addressing practical customs administration tasks, exchanging experience, and developing coordinated approaches.

      The parties reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening practical cooperation and implementing joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency of customs administration and facilitating legitimate trade.

      The 10th Meeting of the Sub-Committee is planned to be held in the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2027.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1202670?lang=kk