Abu Dhabi Customs, a subsidiary directorate to Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding and cooperation recently with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau. This comes in line with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi. It also comes in the framework of enhancing the bilateral relations and the exchange of information between Abu Dhabi and USA, according to a report of the UAE news agency "WAM". During a special ceremony held at Immigration and Customs Enforcement Headquarters in Washington, the two agreements were signed by Saeed Ahmed Al Muhairi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Customs, and George Morton, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary. The MoU aims to enhance the exchange of information between the parties to support customs investigations, applying and managing customs laws, sharing information in a direct and live way. In addition it will facilitate the exchange of best practices and techniques of law enforcement and offer full support in prosecution and investigation issues. The Memorandum of Cooperation seeks to enhance the cooperation and friendship levels between the two countries in the fields of combating crimes related to violations of customs laws. It also aims at providing technical assistance and consultancy in establishing and developing Abu Dhabi Customs Academy in the Department of Finance.
