The Mercosur Trade Commission (CCM) concluded its 129th ordinary meeting, held under Paraguay's Pro Tempore Presidency, with technical advances deemed strategic for regional integration and trade facilitation.
The main outcome of the gathering was the completion of the alignment of nomenclatures and rules of origin for the Mercosur–European Union Agreement. With the treaty in force since May 1, this stage establishes the operational foundation for the customs administrations of the States Parties to implement the trade commitments.
The Commission also took note of the tests carried out by member countries on the System for the Administration and Distribution of Quotas granted to Mercosur by third countries or groups of countries (SACME). The Mercosur Secretariat confirmed that all quotas granted by the European Union have already been uploaded into the computer system.
During the session, a report containing proposals from the Paraguayan Pro Tempore Presidency to strengthen the Integrated Control Areas (ACI) was approved and forwarded to the Common Market Group (GMC). The presidency also reported the results of the sixth meeting of the CCM's national coordinators on measures affecting intra-zone trade.
The agenda also included trade facilitation, specific actions within the tariff framework, the implementation of digital documentation for the circulation of tourist and rental vehicles, and the use of digital signatures within the bloc's institutional structure.