Permanent Representative of Namibia, representing the African group Full and unwavering support of the UNGASS Board from the African Group. Associate itself with the statement made by Group 77 and China. Appreciate the progress made in countering the world drug problem, but the African group underscores that this problem remains significant and requires cooperation on …
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UNGASS Special Session Day 1 – Statement on behalf of the Asia Pacific Group
Despite the continued international efforts, the group believes that new trends and challenges should be taken into account in the implementation of the 2009 political declaration, based on the principle of common and shared responsibility, in full compliance with the drug conventions and in accordance with national legislation. Urgent need to tackle trafficking, corruption, and …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by the Group of 77 and China
On behalf of the group of 77 in China, allow me to congratulate you on your election as chair as the this CND. The world drug problem remains a common and shared responsibility that requires increased cooperation. We need an integrated and balanced approach to supply and demand reduction strategies. The group calls on the …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by INCB President
UNGASS is an opportunity to rethink what we have done over the past 50 years. the world has changed. But have the objectives of the treaties – protect health and welfare of mankind – really changed. The discussion is ongoing and encouraging. But there is little that divides us in fundamental issues. Health and welfare …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Yury Fedotov, ED of the UNODC
Excellencies, Distinguished participants, This year the 58th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs is of particular importance as it contains a segment dedicated to preparations for the Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the World Drug Problem to be held in 2016. UN General Assembly resolution 69/200 entrusted the CND with leading …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by UN General Assembly President Sam Kahamba Kutesa
Mr Chairman, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. I’m convinced that the work this week will be successful in helping set out the goals for the 2016 UNGASS. I welcome the preparatory work undertaken thus far in the lead up to the UNGASS set to take place next year. The special session constitutes an important opportunity for …