On 16 November 2023, the World Customs Organization (WCO) hosted the inaugural COLIBRI II Steering Committee Meeting at its Headquarters in Brussels. This three-hour hybrid session brought together representatives from the WCO, the European Union (EU), partner administrations and various international initiatives. The discussions revolved around lessons learnt from Phase I of the COLIBRI Project, achievements during the April to September 2023 Inception Phase, and an outline of the roadmap for Phase II of the Project.