From 26 to 30 October 2026, representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan participated in the WCO Smart Customs Project Global Event, held at the headquarters of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium.

During the Forum, representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan presented an overview of the work being carried out in the country to digitalize customs operations, introduce modern technologies and advance the concept of Smart Customs.

The presentation covered key areas of digital transformation in Turkmenistan’s customs sector, including the establishment of the Control and Analytical Centre; the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in customs; the use of the ASYCUDA World and Single Window systems; the introduction of GPS-based monitoring to track the movement of international cargo; and the expansion of electronic exchange of advance information with foreign customs administrations.

The experience presented by Turkmenistan attracted the interest of Forum participants. The importance of the country’s ongoing efforts to advance the digital transformation of its customs sector, as well as the continued exchange of experience in this area was also highlighted.