Many delegations support this draft according to Ukraine, and Turkmenistan has decided to Co-sponsor the resolution. Brazil and Mexico suggested that some of the paragraphs are incorrect and do not reflect the reality. The title of the resolution was also found to be quite restricted according to some delegations. Netherlands suggested a number of changes …
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Side Event: Bolivia and Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961
What the Bolivian mission wants to make clear and in line with president Morales’ comments this morning, is that the Bolivian people do not want a situation without any control on coca production. However they do want control of the coca leaf production and control that embraces the cultural and medicinal properties of the coca …
Round Table A: Statement from Nigeria
Nigeria recognises the statement made by South Africa about diversion of substances like ephedrine, Nigeria would like to mention that they have closed 2 labs in the last one and a half years and have apprehended multiple consignments of precursors. They would like to propose 3 approaches measures to prevent diversion: The problematic issue for …
Committee of the Whole – Resolution L2: Promoting international cooperation in responding to new psychoactive substances
The Committee of the Whole (CoW) has just started working on the first resolution, Resolution L2 – Promoting international cooperation in responding to new psychoactive substances. This resolution was introduced by Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We will be providing updates on the ongoing negotiations on next blog …
Round Table A: Afghanistan
Shared Responsibility is again emphasised, illicit drugs are not a problem limited to one individual country. They agree that there is cultivation in Afghanistan, but the problem is multi-dimensional. There are many aspects, including demand, which is high within in the region with 9 million addicts in the region consuming drugs produced in Afghanistan. However …
Round table A : India
The concept of common and shared responsibility is fully accepted. The challenge we have to address is becoming technological advances we are facing. In India we have had excellent cooperation with all member states. Ketamine is a major issue for us and we have notified ketamine as a psychotropic substance. We agree with Iran and …