The full statements delivered by member states during the UNGASS general debate are available here. Mogens Lykketoft: Ladies and gentlemen, I think for the election as President of this special session. Let me express my condolences to the delegations of Ecuador and Japan whose countries have been hit by deadly earthquakes. It is an honour …
Dominican Republic
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. …
High-level Thematic Debate in support of the process towards the 2016 Special Session of the General Assembly on the World Drug Problem
All official statements are now available here. Opening session H.E. Mr. Sam Kutesa, President of the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly The world drug problem affects us all. Drug trafficking affects national institutions. Worldwide markets are worth 332 billion dollars. Men, women and children are trapped in poverty, languish in prison. We …
High Level Segment – Dominican Republic
Since the adoption of the political declaration in 2009, Dominican Republic has taken steps in accordance. Our country has made significant progress despite limited money and human resources. Committed to the effective implementation of the conventions. Has worked hard with relevant drug organisations. Have managed activities effectively Demand reduction: our national strategies aimed to prevent …
CND day 3 – Plenary, demand reduction and related measures: Dominican Republic
Given our geo-strategic location in the Caribbean. We have seen rising levels of use and crime as we are used as a transit country. We have created a drug observatory body to research and document all drug information to help reduce demand in our country. The government has used various means to try to reduce …