We’ve reduced our statement as much as we can for the sake of brevity. My delegation supports the statement made by the Group of 77 and China this morning. My country believes that the UNGASS is a unique opportunity so that we can take stock on the road to 2019 and within the framework of …
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UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Morocco
The delegation of Morocco fully aligns itself with the statement made by the African delegation and the Group of 77. The adoption of the 2009 declaration represents substantial progress on the issue of combating drugs and criminal trafficking networks. My country believes that the legal framework currently in place based on the Palermo Convention and …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Italy
Aligns with EU statement. UNGASS 2016 is an important opportunity to take stock of progress and discuss how to address the challenges we still face. It is an opportunity to further promote respect for the UN drug conventions. Although last year’s Joint Ministerial Statement is valuable, UNGASS 2016 should not mirror the high-level review carried …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Norway
Thank you Mr. Chairman, Let me congratulate you and other members of the Bureau on the election as well as members of the Board tasked by the CND with UNGASS preparations. We look forward to constructive deliberations under your able leadership. Norway will support our common efforts to achieve a positive result both at this …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Canada
Canada views UNGASS 2016 as an important milestone for all of us to take stock of achieving the goals in the 2009 Political Declaration and Plan of Action, and as an opportunity for the international community to have a focused discussion on the many challenges posed by illicit drugs. Canada believes we should focus our …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Costa Rica
In recent decades, Costa Rica has undertaken reforms in accordance with the drug control treaties in order to improve our response to the drug problem. We’ve promoted an approach based on human security, including harm reduction and social reintegration for people who have been addicted to drugs. Criminal organisations involved in drug trafficking don’t respect …