Dubai Customs Receives Azerbaikjani Outgoing Consul General

Press release

Published January 7th, 2018 - 11:03 GMT

Trade with Azerbaijan in the first 9 months of 2017 rose to AED 679 million divided into imports with AED 4.3 million.

HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, received the Azerbaijani outgoing Consul General Parvez Ismayilzada in the presence of Alnoor Aleef, Azerbaijani Commercial Representative. He thanked Zada for his dedicated service in Dubai, and the meeting agenda included a discussion on the aspects of cooperation, trade growth opportunities and exchanging Customs experiences between Dubai and Azerbaijan.

Musabih pointed out trade with Azerbaikan has seen considerable growth in the last few years. Trade with Azerbaijan in the first 9 months of 2017 rose to AED 679m divided into imports with AED 4.3m, exports with AED 133.4m, and re-exports with AED 541.4m.

“We work towards enhancing mutual trade by facilitating customs services for Azerbaijani traders and investors. Our advanced smart applications, products and services enable our clients to benefit from the different incentives and advantages Dubai offers” he said.

On his side, Zada thanked Dubai Customs for the support they provide to facilitate mutual trade between the UAE and Azerbaijan and highlighted the importance of enhancing this win-win relationship”.

Background Information

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is one of the leading government departments taking part in enhancing sustainable development and promoting Dubai’s image worldwide, turning it into a principal capital, business and tourism destination, as it facilitates smooth movement of legitimate trade and leverages economic and social development, the matter which is consistent with its slogan stating "gateway to Dubai’s prosperity", because prosperity is usually based on free trade through a safe, fast and practical environment to meet the needs of people and adapt to their requirements. This in addition to DC’s main role to protect society and borders against those who try to smuggle prohibited substances to or through Dubai threatening the community safety and security.