The Netherlands associates itself with the EU statement. The UNGASS preparations put a spotlight on the successes and failures of drug policy around the world. The UN drug control system is based on conventions. However, in different countries there are concerns on interpretation of these conventions and their flexibility. There are issues concerning the access …
2016 UNGASS
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Peru
I would ask delegations to refer to the statement we circulate after as I will be giving a shortened statement. Last year at the CND we identified the achievements and difficulties in relation to the drug problem. In the context of the various international forums on this area, Peru believes that counter-narcotics policies must be …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by Thailand
Importance of the UNGASS as a milestone towards our goals and towards 2019. The world drug problem remains the common and shared responsibility of all of us. World drug problem poses a serious threat to health, safety, security, and sustainable development. Thailand hopes that the problem will be addressed in a balanced and comprehensive way. …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Austria
Austria fully aligns itself with the EU statement. Given the multifaceted nature of the world drug problem, an effective response must be holistic. Progress has been made, and I would like to commend the work of the UNODC in addressing the world drug problem. However, four years from 2019, many challenges persist and new ones …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – Statement by China
China believes that the UNGASS Board will continue to actively carry out its work so UNGASS will provide due guidance to our work. China also support CND strengthening its communication with the President of the GA to lay a good foundation for the success of UNGASS. As was published in the INCB annual report, the …
UNGASS Special Segment Day 1 – statement by Sweden
We associate ourselves with the EU statement. We believe that UNGASS will be a very important meeting, that can take stock what we’ve done so far, and what we can do better in the future. We’re in favour of a balanced approach where demand and supply reduction are equally important under the framework of the …