The grand graduation ceremony of 2013 Customs Administration Seminar for Developing Countries was held on November 4. Presented at the ceremony were the vice-principle of UIBE, Mr. Zhao Zhongxiu, the general Party branch secretary of School of Continuing Education UIBE, Mr. Li Baoyuan, the vice-dean of School of Continuing Education Mr. Shi Xihong, and the director of the International Development Division,Mr. Zhou Haitao. The ceremony was hosted by the division chief of the International Cooperation and Communication Division, Mr. Xia Haiquan. 22 customs officials from 17 countries including Cuba, Poland, White Russia, Ukraine, Fiji and Sudan attended the graduation ceremony.



Vice-principle Zhao Xiuzhong congratulated the students on finishing the 21-day seminar on behalf of UIBE, and affirmed their achievements during their study in China. He also showed his gratitude to them for their cooperation and support.He pointed out that, during this seminar, the students had an in-depth discussion as to the common concerns in the field of customs in the international community, and shared their valuable experiences. This seminar not only provided a communication platform for developing countries and China customs, but also set a solid foundation for our further cooperation.

Teacher from the International Developing Division of the School of Continuing Study, Ms. Wang Shuyue, gave a summary of the project, and played the specially prepared video for the officials, reviewing the study and fieldtrip in the past three weeks.





Ms. Yulya from the Treasury of White Russia and Mr. Mohammed from Fiji customs gave speeches on behalf of the officials. They showed their gratitude towards the Ministry of Commerce and UIBE, and commended the team upon their hard work. They indicated that, this seminar not only enhanced their understanding of Chinese customs, society, economy and culture, and increase developing countries’ confidence in cooperation in customs and other fields.



(Vice-principle Zhao Zhongxiu awarded officials certificates of Academy for International Business Officials, MOFCOM and Honored Alumni Certificates.)

Vice-principle Zhao Xiuzhong awarded the certificates of Academy for International Business Officials, MOFCOM and Honored Alumni Certificate to the officials.



(Officials from Sudan gave our university gifts in return.)

At the ceremony, Mr. Halid from Sudan gave our university gifts in return, and showed genuine gratitude to the host and the organizer, Ministry of Commerce and UIBE.