Day of Azerbaijan Customs Workers (30/01)

Every year on January 30, the Republic celebrates the Day of Customs Service Workers of Azerbaijan, established by Decree of the President of the country in 1997.

The day of this professional holiday was chosen due to the fact that January 30, 1992, by Decree of the President of the Republic A. Mutalibov created the first customs service of independent Azerbaijan — Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Created « in order to strengthen the economic basis of sovereignty, ensure the security of the Republic of Azerbaijan, protect its economic and political interests» The State Customs Committee today — is the main organization responsible for the security and smooth functioning of the borders of Azerbaijan.

The structure of the Customs Committee includes management, central office and local customs authorities and subordinate organizations, which include customs departments, airport posts, maritime control posts, motor transport customs departments, excise customs departments.

The geographical location of Azerbaijan predetermined one of the main tasks of customs officers — in the fight against drug trafficking.

On their professional holiday, all employees of the Customs Committee receive congratulations from management and colleagues and gratitude for their hard work.

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