Round-table discussions were held on 14 and 15 March 2019 on the following themes: (a) Taking stock of the implementation of all commitments made to jointly address and counter the world drug problem, in particular in the light of the 2019 target date for the goals set in paragraph 36 of the Political Declaration; analysing …
From Plenary Sessions
Plenary: Item 4. General debate of the ministerial segment (cont…)
Brazil: We would like to associate ourselves with Egypt’s statement on behalf of the G77. Brazil welcomes the ministerial declaration renewing our global commitment to counter the WDP. As we reinforce international cooperation, we create an inducive environment. If we are to reach the strongest links of the drug market, we have to ensure criminals …
Plenary: Item 4. General debate of the ministerial segment (cont…)
Chair: Good morning, we’ll now resume the session. We have many on the list. Secretary: We have nearly 70 speakers left that have asked for the floor. We will do our very best – but we’ll have to have another evening session tonight to accommodate. We’d like to appeal to the speakers – some of …
Plenary: Item 4. General debate of the ministerial segment (cont…)
Malaysia: This week, we charge direction of our way forward and building on the last decade. We strongly believe that existing conventions and other relevant international instrument are the basis for world drug policy in term of challenges in the years to come. It is a sovereign right of every MS to take into account …
The future of alternative development
Organized by the Governments of Austria, Colombia, Germany, Peru and Thailand, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Sustainable Livelihoods Unit, and Research and Trend Analysis Branch, the European Union, and the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage. AUSTRIA: [opening remarks and gratitudes] The future of the international community lays within sustainable development. …
Plenary: Item 4. General debate of the ministerial segment
Chair: There are a record number of states attending this ministerial segment. Statements should not exceed 5 mins. Regional groups are allotted 7 mins. Permanent representative of Egypt, on behalf of G77 and China: It’s my honour to speak on the behalf of the group. Congrats to the chair for being elected and other elected members. …