Press Invitation – International Customs Day 2026 Brussels City Hall – Monday, 26 January 2026
The General Administration of Customs and Excise has the pleasure of inviting you to the official celebration of International Customs Day, held at Brussels City Hall in the presence of the Minister of Finance, Jan Jambon.During the ceremony, Belgian and international customs officers, as well as several cooperation partners, will be honoured for their exceptional contributions.
Programme
09:30 – Spokespersons of the FPS Finance
09:30 – Reception of journalists
09:35 – Speech by the Minister of Finance, Jan Jambon
09:40 – Speech by the President of FPS Finance, Filip Van de Velde
09:45 – Speech by the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Ian Saunders
09:50 – Speech by the Director-General of DG TAXUD (European Commission), Gerassimos Thomas
10:00 – Presentation of decorations and certificates
10:45 – Official photo
10:45 – Reception
11:45 – Military salute on the Grand Place – Parade towards Manneken-Pis
12:30 – End of activities