MEMORANDUM
on co-operation between the Russian Customs Academy (Russian Federation) and the National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics (India)

Whereas the Russian Customs Academy, hereinafter referred to as RCA, is an institution of higher education of the Government of Russia whose purpose is to train highly qualified specialists for Customs of Russia and CIS countries;

Whereas the National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics, hereinafter referred to as NACEN, is an institution of the Government of India under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, whose purpose is to impart training to the officers of Customs, Excise, Service Tax and Narcotics.

Whereas the RCA and NACEN share common goals and objectives with regard to the training and capacity building of the customs officers in their respective countries;

Whereas the RCA and NACEN wish to cooperate and collaborate in the area of scientifically building up their training activities and extending co-operation to each other in this regard;

Whereas the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the Russian Customs Administration have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a WCO Regional Training Centre for Russia and CIS countries, at Moscow, Russia;