High priority for international diplomatic agenda. WDP remains common responsibility through comprehensive strategies. Group text notes serious concern about threat in East and SE Asia. MEth seizures record high in 2012. ATS and other drug challenges for Asia and Pacific. Synthetic drugs including meth have recently become a global threat requiring consolidated world wide action. …
From High Level Segment
Moroccan Ambassador on behalf of African Group
Moroccan Ambassador: The African group offers full support to the board. Says the work of session will be rewarded with fruitful results. Identifies itself with the previous statement by the G77. Will support the joint ministerial statement. Reinforces commitment to implementation to the three existing conventions. The group looks forward to the round table discussion …
Round table A on demand reduction – Ambassador of Sri Lanka Aziz on behalf of Group of 77 and China
Full support of Group of 77 and China for HLS. Since 2009 adoption of Plan of Action (POA), goals and targets. World Drug Problem (WDP) remains a common and shared responsibility. Effective and enhanced regional cooperation to counter problem. Integrated multidisciplinary, mutually reinforcing approach to Demand and Supply. Necessary to understand social and economic drivers …
High Level Segment – Statement by Raymond Yans
The examination of the political declaration and plan of action focuses on the health and welfare of mankind. We could ask ourselves what kind of situation we would be in today without these conventions. Without them, we would probably have about 100 million people consume drugs across the world. In fact today, we have 5 …
UNODC Executive Director: Yury Fedatov address to CND
We are here today to take stock; to reflect on the successes and setbacks in addressing the global drug problem; and to do better. We must also do more. The cultivation, manufacture, trafficking and consumption of illicit drugs continue to pose a major threat to the health of people everywhere; and to the stability and …
Round table A on demand reduction – Deputy Secretary of UN — Formal Opening of HLR
Great pleasure and honor to address HLR of CND on behalf of Ban Ki Moon. Important to hear voices of young and see the young and be reminded of our responsibilities at this important meeting. Always carry with me the UN Charter. First three words is “We the People”. We are here to serve the …