The Iraqi government has refused traders' requests to cancel the UN-backed ASYCUDA customs system, which was introduced to modernise border controls and reduce smuggling.
Gurunlian, who designed ASYCUDA and oversaw its deployment in more than 100 countries, emphasized that the pace and nature of regulatory change have fundamentally shifted.
President Bio welcomed the UNCTAD leader's assurance of accelerated support for the ASYCUDA system upgrade, highlighting its significance in enhancing domestic revenue amid declining external aid.