On 4 May Hong Kong Customs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Israel Tax Authority regarding cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters.

The Commissioner of the Hong Kong, Richard Yuen, and the head of Israel Tax Authority, Doron Arbely, represented the two administrations at the signing ceremony.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr Yuen said the MOU signified the mutual commitment and determination of the two administrations to enhance cooperation in combating transnational smuggling and criminal activities.

_{(Issue June 2010)}