26. Speech by Commissioner of Customs and Excise at 2009 International Customs Day

26. 香港海關(guān)關(guān)長(zhǎng)在2009年“國(guó)際海關(guān)節(jié)”致辭

The Honourable Financial Secretary, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

財(cái)政司司長(zhǎng)、各位來(lái)賓、各位朋友：

Each year, the Wor1d Customs Organisation dedicates International Customs Day to a special theme to promote international Customs co-operation to tackle an issue of common concern. This year, the theme is "Customs and the Environment: Protecting our Natural Heritage".

世界海關(guān)組織每年都會(huì)為國(guó)際海關(guān)節(jié)訂立特別的主題，以促進(jìn)海關(guān)合作。今年的主題是“海關(guān)與環(huán)境：保護(hù)我們的自然遺產(chǎn)”。

I think this is a very meaningful theme, that not only reflects the growing concern of the international community about protecting our environment and our natural heritage, but that also helps to highlight the increasingly diverse roles and responsibilities of customs officers today. Traditionally, the main role of Customs is the col1ection of import and excise duties and the prevention of smuggling and trafficking in drugs. Since the 911 events, Customs administrations around the world have assumed an increasing role in the fight against terrorism. At the same time, the fact that Customs is often seen by bona fide traders as a stumbling block to doing business means that we have to play a key role in promoting economic growth through trade facilitation.

我認(rèn)為這個(gè)主題十分有意義，因?yàn)檫@個(gè)主題不但反映國(guó)際社會(huì)越來(lái)越關(guān)注保護(hù)環(huán)境和自然遺產(chǎn)的問(wèn)題，亦突顯現(xiàn)今海關(guān)人員的角色和責(zé)任越來(lái)越多元化。海關(guān)傳統(tǒng)的主要角色，是征收入口稅及消費(fèi)稅，以及防止走私和販毒。自美國(guó)發(fā)生9.11襲擊后，全球的海關(guān)當(dāng)局在打擊恐怖主義方面，已承擔(dān)更重要的角色。同時(shí)，海關(guān)往往被正當(dāng)?shù)馁Q(mào)易商視為做生意的絆腳石，可見我們?cè)谕高^(guò)利使商貿(mào)以促進(jìn)經(jīng)濟(jì)增長(zhǎng)方面，擔(dān)當(dāng)特別的角色。

In Hong Kong, the versatility and resourcefulness of Customs officers are taken to such extremes that we are not only responsible for performing our traditional duties as tax collector and smuggling and drug buster, but we are also responsible for enforcement of intellectual property rights, consumer products safety and acting as a tourist policeman to protect our Mainland tourists and local consumers alike from being ripped off by unscrupulous traders.

在香港，海關(guān)人員具備多方面的知識(shí)和技能。我們不僅肩負(fù)海關(guān)的傳統(tǒng)職責(zé)，例如征收稅款和打擊走私販毒，而且還是執(zhí)行保障知識(shí)產(chǎn)權(quán)法例、規(guī)管消費(fèi)品安全和保障內(nèi)地游客及本地消費(fèi)者免受欺詐的唯一機(jī)關(guān)。

The earth is the most valuable common asset that we have as human beings. We owe our future generations a duty to protect the environment and our natural heritage. Globalisation of trade and convenience of travel means customs officers have to play a key role in stopping the smuggling of endangered fauna and flora and the illegal trade in "environmentally sensitive" commodities such as ozone depleting substances, hazardous and other waste, and chemical weapons.

地球是全人類集體擁有的最寶貴資產(chǎn)。我們有責(zé)任為我們的后代好好保護(hù)我們的環(huán)境和自然遺產(chǎn)。隨貿(mào)易全球化和交通工具愈趨方便，海關(guān)人員必須擔(dān)當(dāng)重要的角色，遏止瀕危動(dòng)植物種的走私活動(dòng)和“對(duì)環(huán)境敏感”的貨物（例如：耗蝕臭氧層物質(zhì)、危險(xiǎn)廢物，以及化學(xué)武器）的非法貿(mào)易。

It is the collective responsibility of the world community to protect the environment and our natural heritage. Hong Kong Customs will continue to play its part and our success in doing so would not have been possible without the help and co-operation given to us by our local and international counterparts, other government departments and the business community, many of which are represented here this evening. On behalf of Hong Kong Customs, I would like to thank you again and look forward to your continued support and assistance in future.

保護(hù)環(huán)境和我們的自然遺產(chǎn)是全球社會(huì)的共同責(zé)任。香港海關(guān)將會(huì)繼續(xù)在這方面擔(dān)當(dāng)其角色。我們?cè)谶@方面和履行其他職責(zé)所取得的成功，有賴本港和世界各國(guó)及各地的有關(guān)當(dāng)局、其他政府部門、其他紀(jì)律部隊(duì)及商界向我們提供的協(xié)助和合作，而這些機(jī)構(gòu)中有很多已派代表出席今晚的活動(dòng)。本人謹(jǐn)代表香港海關(guān)再次向各位致謝，希望在未來(lái)的日子，各位對(duì)我們的工作繼續(xù)提供支持和協(xié)助。

Thank you very much.

謝謝大家。
 

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