(bad translation) Drugs are one of the most important challenges to states. There needs to be more collective action. We have seen this in 1988 at the UN General Assembly. The political declaration of 2009 has set out a new path. The aim is to free society of drugs. We want to take stock of …
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High Level Statement – Statement by Cote d’Ivoire
My country is honoured to participate in this international meeting on the world drug problem, and to end drug abuse. As we know, the plan of action of 2009 includes measures to reduce demand and supply and to combat money laundering and trafficking. It promotes enhanced judicial cooperation. My country seeks to end this phenomenon …
High Level Segment – Philippines Statement
The Philippines welcomes progress made since 2009. There are still gaps. The Philippines dangerous drugs board continues to monitor the drug problem. In 2013 over 800 kg of amphetamines were destroyed. Many cannabis plantations were destroyed. The Philippines were recognised for a education programme by the Colombo Plan. Looking to increase data. A 2012 household …
High Level Segment – Statement by the Kyrgyz Republic
On 16th April, it will be 20 years since we joined the 3 drug conventions. although fights against drugs are 100 years, they have not lost importance. We have made significant progress. It is only since we achieved independence that we saw this significance. We managed to get things under control with measures at all …
High level segment – Ecuadorian statement
The current UN drug system needs deep changes. For more than 50 years a model of use and consumption of drugs was proposed that supply reduction would increase market prices and therefore discourage users. All of this within the framework of prohibition without taking users into account has meant that the costs have turned this …
High Level Segment – Statement by Laos
In the past year, Laos has tackled drugs issues with important changes. We have amended the drug law. We have carried out drug education in different ways to create awareness in society. Currently, we assiduously help former opium poppy farmers with sustainable livelihoods. We cooperate with China to carry out substitution projects. UNODC and other …