# South African Revenue Service Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has emphasised the need for collaboration to tackle global trade challenges, including illicit trade and drug trafficking. He was speaking at the 31st World Customs Organisation East and Southern Africa Governing Council in Pretoria. Delegates adopted the 2025 to 2028 Regional Strategy to enhance trade facilitation and regional cooperation. He called for leveraging resources, stability, and human capital through aligned policies and innovation:
Kieswetter urges unified action at customs council meeting [SOUND]
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