India’s vision is to become world’s most efficient, trusted trade hub: Revenue secy

NEW DELHI: India’s vision is to become the world’s most efficient and trusted trade hub by expanding participation of authorised economic operators (AEOs), integrated free zones, and promoting innovative policies, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday.

“We aim to set new benchmarks in trade facilitation and global connectivity,” Malhotra said while delivering the valedictory address at the Global AEO Conference here.

He further said technology and trust are two pillars of the revenue department and underscored the importance of expansion of Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) programme to include more regional and bilateral partners.