Alex White, Minister of State for Ireland Since we adopted the 2009 political declaration, the world drug problem has continued to evolve with new threats. Ireland has been no exception. The challenges we have faced will be exposed here, as well as the idea of new evidence-based strategies. Our startegy remains consistent with our international …
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High Level Segment – Statement by Brazil
National Secretary on Drug Policies in Brazil The convening of this important meeting to review the 2009 political declaration and plan of action is key. In Brazil, we reaffirm the focus of our country on drugs, based on the principle of common and shared responsibility. Brazil’s drug policy has marked important breakthroughs in the past …
High Level Segment – Statemeny by Minister of Health of Lithuania
Assures full cooperation of Lithuanian delegation. Commitment to PD and POA of 2009. Fully associates itself with EU statement. In my national capacity, add the following. Lithuania held Presidency last section. Played an important role during difficult month of negotiations. Essential principle we always wish to see respected is respect for fundamental human rights, human …
Greece, Deputy Minister of Health Speak on Behalf of EU and MS
Lists all MS aligning with statement. Full cooperation of EU in carrying out your work. Underline that IDCC and IHRL framework for addressing WDP. Great opportunity to review progress made so far in addressing drugs phenomenon. We cannot afford to waste this opportunity. Since 2009 much progress made but problem not solved. TOo many people …
High Level Segment – Statement by Bolivia
Ministry of Interior of Bolivia We want to express that the President Evo Morales has since 2006 been implementing a counter drug trafficking programme on coca. We have fought drug trafficking with the highest commitment and we have rethought the role of the coca leaf in our First Nations. The policy to eradicate surplus crops …
Nicaraguan Ambassador on behalf of GRULAC
Nicaraguan Ambassador: We welcome presence of heads of Government, high ranking ministers, policy makers and heads of international organisations. This meeting is of relevance because of the declaration from 2009 will be under going a review in their region shortly. GRULAC acknowledges that the actions in the region and on a global level have not …