Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum 2012

30 October 2012

ADB in cooperation with UNESCAP organized the Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum (APTFF) held on 30-31 October 2012. The forum was entitled: "Enhancing public-private collaboration for trade facilitation paperless trade and cross border connectivity."

The 2012 APTFF aimed to promote trade facilitation as an important component of a comprehensive strategy for national and regional development. Participants shared information and experiences and identified priority areas for cooperation.

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