The Finance and Budget Committee of the National People's Assembly (APN), chaired by Abdennour Belarbi, held a session with the Director General of Customs, Major General Abdelhafid Bekhouche, to discuss provisions related to the customs sector in the 2027 Finance Bill. The discussion focused on articles 153 through 176, covering modernization efforts, digital transformation, and the implementation of a single-window system to expedite trade. The Director General reported on revenue collection improvements and future reform goals. Committee members questioned officials on strategies to reduce port congestion, combat tax evasion, ensure data protection, and clarify the scope of customs reconciliation.