Jakarta (ANTARA) – Customs officials from APEC member economies joined forces to support the region’s recovery efforts by developing a set of best practice guidelines to support the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines in the APEC region.
The Best Practice Guidelines for APEC Customs Administrations were endorsed by the APEC Sub‑Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP), according to a release issued by the APEC Secretariat and received here on Wednesday.
The guidelines were developed following the 2020 APEC Leaders’ Meeting during which APEC Leaders stressed on the significance of ensuring easy access to COVID-19 vaccines deemed vital to safeguarding public health and well-being.
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