Upon invitation, AEO Secretariat RMCD attended The AEO Expert Mission and Symposium for ASEAN and Hong Kong, China, the first large-scale event focused on the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) matters held between ASEAN and Hong Kong, China.

The AEO Symposium for ASEAN and Hong Kong, China, was held on 30 November 2023 as the highlight of the event. Around 200 representatives from ASEAN member states, government officials, business sector, trade associations, and Mainland China and Macao counterparts took part in the Symposium today to foster discussions and exchange insights with stakeholders in trade facilitation and business development in ASEAN region and Mainland China. 

The two-day AEO Expert Mission and Symposium had yielded fruitful results. First, C&ED had successfully concluded the Action Plans for MRA with the Customs administrations of Cambodia and the Philippines, marking a significant step towards the conclusion of MRAs in a near future.

Second, consensus had been reached that Customs administrations of ASEAN Member States and Hong Kong, China, share a common vision to safeguard security and safety in the supply chain. They will further enhance cooperation on matters regarding AEO programmes and putting forward the MRA. Third, the signing of the MoU on Enhancing AEO Cooperation in the Greater Bay Area among Mainland Customs, Hong Kong Customs and Macao Customs will further strengthen the cooperation of the three administrations in implementing the AEO Programme in the Greater Bay Area, and thereby bringing more benefits to the AEOs and fostering further development in the region.