Ceremony to present the banner of the Federal Customs Service
President Vladimir Putin presented a new banner to the Federal Customs Service at a ceremony in the Moscow Kremlin, marking the agency's 35th anniversary in its current form.
In a ceremony at the St Catherine Hall of the Moscow Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin presented the new banner to the Federal Customs Service, an official symbol that stresses the continuity of the agency's traditions. The event marked the 35th anniversary of national customs agencies in their present-day form.
Putin emphasized the significant progress made by the customs service over the past 35 years and highlighted ongoing efforts to modernize the agency as part of the Customs Service Development Strategy.
Modernization Plans
The President outlined an updated version of the Customs Service Development Strategy, which focuses on improving efficiency through automation and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence. 'All these plans must be implemented,' Putin stated, expressing confidence in the agency's ability to handle these responsibilities.
I believe that you will tackle this task with a sense of competence and responsibility.
National Security Role
Putin underscored the critical role of the customs service in protecting Russia's national interests, sovereignty, and security while ensuring budget stability through effective management of external trade and international economic ties.
The President called for creating a favorable business environment by streamlining procedures, making declaration processes more transparent, and helping businesses complete foreign trade paperwork efficiently.
In response, Federal Customs Service Head Valery Pikalev pledged continued commitment to defending Russia's economic security, stating: 'The customs officers of Russia have been unwavering in our commitment throughout our millennial history and will continue to perform our duties in good faith in the future.'
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