Putin hands FTS banner at 35th anniversary ceremony

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin made this statement at the ceremony for presenting the flag of the Federal Customs Service (FTS).

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President Vladimir Putin personally participated in the ceremony to present the banner to the Federal Customs Service (FTS).
The ceremony took place in the Ekaterininsky Hall of the Moscow Kremlin.
The Federal Customs Service is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
The banner was established by a presidential decree on July 16, 2019.
Putin emphasized the FTS's technological and personnel development over the past 35 years.
Putin called for simplification of customs procedures and increased transparency in foreign trade documentation.
Putin highlighted the importance of creating favorable conditions for domestic, national-oriented businesses.
The FTS has been working on implementing AI and improving efficiency to become one of the most effective systems in the world.
The FTS banner symbolizes the continuity of the service's work.

Pikalev personally requested Putin to hold the official ceremony for the banner presentation during a prior meeting in the Kremlin. — vedomosti
The FTS received its own banner in 2019, but no official ceremony had been held since then. — vedomosti
The 35th anniversary of the FTS will be celebrated in 2026. — vedomosti
The Day of the Customs Officer in Russia is observed on October 25. — vedomosti
Putin stated that all plans, including AI implementation, must be realized. — tg_tass_agency
Putin said the mission of the FTS is to ensure external trade benefits Russia, strengthens its sovereignty, and ensures budgetary stability. — tg_tass_agency
Putin stated that the FTS has made a significant qualitative advancement and continues to strengthen its technological potential. — tg_rian_ru