In his opening remarks, Dr. Mikuriya spoke about the theme of the year and the WCO data strategy, identified by Members as one of the focus areas for the coming years. Mr. Ricardo Treviño Chapa, Deputy Secretary General of the WCO, presented the draft Strategic Plan 2022-2025. The meeting also heard the progress report by the regional entities, including the Regional Offices for Capacity Building (ROCBs) and the Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices (RILOs).

The Directors General further discussed the issue of regional communication and the arrangements for the technical attaché.