Acting Director General of Lithuanian Customs Strengthens Cooperation with HM Revenue & Customs and UK Border Force The Acting Director General of Lithuanian Customs conducted an official visit to the United Kingdom, meeting with senior officials from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) at Parliament Street and the UK Border Force at Heathrow Airport.
The Acting Director General of Lithuanian Customs conducted an official visit to the United Kingdom, meeting with senior officials from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) at Parliament Street and the UK Border Force at Heathrow Airport. The visit underscored Lithuania’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in customs and border management.
Key outcomes of the discussions included:
Strategic Cooperation: Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration in customs enforcement, trade facilitation, and the prevention of illicit trade.
Implementation of Sanctions:Both parties shared their experience on implementation of Sanctions, challenges of circumvention and the importance of cooperation and coordination.
Operational Excellence: The Acting Director General reviewed the operational practices of the UK Border Force at Heathrow Airport, with particular attention to freight and passenger control, risk management, data analytics, and the deployment of advanced customs screening technologies.
Trade Facilitation and Innovation: Both parties emphasized the importance of digital solutions and simplified customs procedures to support legitimate trade flows between Lithuania and the United Kingdom.
Continued Partnership: The meetings reaffirmed the enduring partnership between Lithuania and the United Kingdom in promoting safe, efficient, and transparent border management.
The Acting Director General expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended by HMRC and the UK Border Force and welcomed the opportunity to build on the strong foundation of cooperation between the two administrations.
Last updated: 31-10-2025
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