Austria fully aligns itself with the EU statement. Given the multifaceted nature of the world drug problem, an effective response must be holistic. Progress has been made, and I would like to commend the work of the UNODC in addressing the world drug problem. However, four years from 2019, many challenges persist and new ones …
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UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by China
China believes that the UNGASS Board will continue to actively carry out its work so UNGASS will provide due guidance to our work. China also support CND strengthening its communication with the President of the GA to lay a good foundation for the success of UNGASS. As was published in the INCB annual report, the …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Sweden
We associate ourselves with the EU statement. We believe that UNGASS will be a very important meeting, that can take stock what we’ve done so far, and what we can do better in the future. We’re in favour of a balanced approach where demand and supply reduction are equally important under the framework of the …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Poland
Poland fully supports the statement made by Latvia on behalf of the EU, however, we would like to add some words of reflection. We have been witnessing innovative, radical, and controversial approaches. The surge for rational and modern solutions revolves around the national level, leaving the global level behind. The rising pressure of civil society …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Turkmenistan
Acknowledging the role of the UN as the main guarantor of security, peace and development in the world, Turkmenistan considers that all states should work together to combat drug trafficking. We are playing an active role to tackle drug trafficking internationally. In 2011, we became a member of CND from 2012-2015, and this proves that …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Kazakhstan
For central asian countries that are in an active opiate trafficking area, the situation remains acute. Wild cannabis grows in the southern part of our country. We have a long-term development strategy and targeted programs supported by international collaboration. We’ve created a range of national measures. Government adopted a program for 2012-2016. Strengthening borders and …