Mongolia

8 - Border Agency Cooperation

Articles	8.1 – 8.2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	1 July 2019
Definitive date of implementation	30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 March 2025
Extension of time	Request received 31 August 2022 Original definitive date 31 December 2023 New date requested 31 December 2025 Date approved 30 June 2025 Reason The Government of Mongolia decided to broaden the responsibility of the customs authority by adding function of specialized inspection at borders in its functions. In this regard, the Department of Border Specialized Inspection of the General Agency for the Specialized Inspection has been transferred to Mongolian Customs General Administration since 1 January 2022. Thus, it is necessary to update and harmonize the domestic law on cross border trade and strengthen the capacity of the customs authority in this regard. Committee approval: Approved new date Link to notification G/TFA/N/MNG/1/Add.2
Assistance required for implementation	- Support in amending the legislation to incorporate a specific provision on national and international border agency cooperation (new law was revoked). - Support and preparation for the organized quarterly meetings with China and Russia. - Support for regular integrated meetings with neighbouring countries (develop joint integrated coordination mechanism between national border agencies (customs, GASI, veterinary and immigration)). - Support in establishing exchange of data. Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Legislative and regulatory framework, Institutional procedures
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