Chair. Let us turn our attention to our agenda for the Reconvened 59th Session. There are no comments on the agenda. We need to deal with a procedural measure. Following the departure of the second and third vice chair of the commission from Vienna, these seats remain vacant. Two new vice chairs, from Brazil and …
From Special Segment on UNGASS
Launch of the 2016 World Drug Report
The UNODC World Drug Report 2016 is available here. Welcoming remarks by H.E. Mr. Vladimir Gal (Chair): Good afternoon. It is an honour and pleasure to welcome you to this event in commemoration of the Global Day. World Drug Report was launched in Vienna by the CND. I am pleased to see participation of government, …
UNGASS special segment, fifth meeting
Argentina: Good morning. Thanks the board, chairman. Argentina starts a new period in its history and the issue of the drugs is one of the key issues, for us, this work is fundamental. Argentina is taking a new approach; drugs are apart of our reality. Everything that has been decided will be reviewed. Provincial authorities, …
Special segment, fourth meeting
Hungary: Pleasure to represent the UNGASS board. In line with past directives, we will now give the floor to the youth forum, to inform the plenary about their work. Youth Forum: Thanks for the opportunity. The main goal is to achieve a better tomorrow for the world’s youth. We would like to share our experiences. …
UNGASS special segment, third meeting
El Salvador: Thanks board. CND is a path to UNGASS and an important opportunity. Current conventions and commitments are the reference point, but must be flexible. The main pillar of our policy decisions is the three conventions. The socioeconomic element is an important part of our agenda on the road to UNGASS. The sustainable development …
UNGASS special segment, second meeting
Singapore: offers full support in carrying out duties and functions. Every country affected by scourge of drugs. Singapore is no exception. Because of close proximity with the golden triangle. In early 1900s, opium was legal in Singapore. It’s social costs were severe , breaking family unit etc. In 1986 opium was banned. The approach taken …