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Azerbaijani President: "Some people – both local and foreign – complain of rude treatment and disrespect at customs checkpoints"

17 January 2020 02:32 (UTC +04:00)

"I am confident that the reforms carried out in the customs sphere will be continued this year, which will allow us the opportunity to accumulate funds in excess of the plan again and transfer them into our budget. My instructions regarding customs checkpoints are being fulfilled. Try to make sure that all our checkpoints are renovated at the highest level. We once reconstructed all the checkpoints, but time has passed – more than 10 years. Therefore, it is imperative to consider installing new equipment there and providing a more comfortable passage for people and vehicles," President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during his closing speech at the meeting on the results of 2019, APA reports.

Azerbaijani President noted that in conjunction with the Border Service, awareness work should also be carried out in this area – both among citizens and your employees. "In some cases, we receive complaints, some people – both local and foreign – complain of rude treatment and disrespect. This must not be allowed. Every customs checkpoint, every airport is the gateway to our country, and every visitor receives its first impression there. Both Azerbaijani citizens and foreign visitors should pass them very comfortably. Our borders should be closed to criminals and smugglers and open to friends. Therefore, we must work harder to ensure this balance."