Cambodia has recently joined the World Customs Organization (WCO). The Instrument of Accession was signed by Senior Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, and forwarded to Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On April 3rd 2001, the latter informed the Council of the WCO about the deposit of Instrument of Accession of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Convention Establishing the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC) making Cambodia 155th member of the Organization. Following Cambodia’s accession to the CCC, Cambodia became a member of the Asia Pacific Region, bringing the number of member administrations in this region to 24.

It is expected that Cambodian Customs and Excise Department will receive technical assistance from WCO and members of this organization to build up capacity, particularly in technical area and human resource development.

Cambodia Membership in World Customs Organization (WCO)