Tallinn: The 153rd meeting of the Executive Council of the Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations (IOTA) took place in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Orkhan Nazarli, head of Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service and president of IOTA, delivered a speech at the meeting.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Nazarli emphasized the Executive Council’s dedication to achieving the organization’s strategic goals, highlighting the importance of the session’s discussions. The decisions made during the meeting are expected to play a crucial role in shaping IOTA’s future operations.
The meeting also reviewed IOTA’s recent initiatives, aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency, and discussed the significance of collaboration among member countries. The discussions underscored common goals and shared values among participants.
Key topics included the Secretariat’s recent activities, the draft Activity Report between the 152nd and 153rd sessions, the 2024 Financial Report, the 2024-2025 Internal Auditors’ Report, the Annual Implementation Report of the 2024 Strategy, and the draft budget for 2025.
During his visit, IOTA President Orkhan Nazarli met with Raigo Uukkivi, Director General of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, to discuss cooperation in tax administration and the implementation of digital solutions. Both parties agreed on the importance of experience exchange and the potential for joint projects. Nazarli extended an invitation to his Estonian counterpart to attend the IOTA General Assembly in Baku, scheduled for June 17-19.