Thursday March 16th 15:00 Chair: After 2 years of being held special extraordinary sessions online, the meetings of the subsidiary bodies were again held in person. At these meeting participants discussed the current situation with regard to regional and subregional cooperation on the WDP discussing the commitments of 2019 and preparations for 2024. As well …
Turkmenistan
Plenary Item 3. General debate (continued)
Peru: A very good afternoon. It is an honour for me to speak to this plenary hall. In Peru we are fighting against drug trafficking with a balanced and comprehensive approach and with full respect for human rights. Peru would like to reiterate its firm commitment to tackling the fight against drugs from a comprehensive, …
Plenary Item 3. General debate (continued) – Night session
Chile: We need to write a concrete response that includes evidence-based programs. Afghanistan: We would like to stress the importance of women and girls in these considerations. Georgia: We support Ukraine and condemn Russia. We acknowledge importance of international cooperation to protect human rights. Greece: We align with statement from the EU. We stands in solidarity with …
Opening of the 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
*** MORNING SESSION *** Chair: Welcome to CND63. I welcome Chief of UNODC Medical Service to talk about coronavirus. Dr: WHO has introduced guidelines on COVID19 outbreak. Measures to make and keep up safe. Latest numbers: quite a big number of people affected – mainly in China. Now more in other countries than China alone. Main …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Turkmenistan
Acknowledging the role of the UN as the main guarantor of security, peace and development in the world, Turkmenistan considers that all states should work together to combat drug trafficking. We are playing an active role to tackle drug trafficking internationally. In 2011, we became a member of CND from 2012-2015, and this proves that …
High Level Segment – Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan cooperates internationally. We will work with other countries. Want to develop a fuller arsenal in the fight against drugs. Want to discuss effective approaches with other organisations and work together of projects. Regionally, there are bilateral agreements with Turkey and Iran respectively. Will improve legislation on interception of drugs. Have adopted a new national …