We hope the meeting will promote international cooperation in drug control. We are witnessing changes in organised crime the world over. We need to expand the scope of addressing this problem, which has become a real menace affecting our communities. It is fertile ground for illicit trafficking and money laundering. We must promote alternative development …
High Level Segments
High Level Segment – Statement by Ukraine
The government has implemented a national strategy to counter illicit narcotics for the period through to 2020. This was approved in 2013. During lengthy and detailed drafting process, we held consultations with ministers, NGOs and international experts through seminars, hearings and conferences. The new content of the strategy includes a consistent line on how to …
High Level Segment – Statement by Italy
Italy Pleased that MS reached consensus on JMS. FIrst high level review gives us the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to 2009 objectives and int. drug conventions. CND central drug body in UN systems. and will do the same in run up to UNGASS. Regret lack of progress against death penalty. Italy has adopted integrated and …
High Level Segment – Statement by Paraguay
Paraguay. Transit country for some substances. Production of marijuana. Have users now. Smokable cocaine now. Transit production and consumption requires integrated, multidisciplinary and forceful approach. Dialogue with neighbors. Supply reduction good but greater balance with demand reduction. Necessary protection for most vulnerable. Cocaine seizures. 98% cocaine paste. Large variations in purity. Increase in price of …
High Level Segment – Statement by Ghana
Ghana. Threat from NPS to Ghana and all vulnerable countries. First. Demand reduction strategy, comprehensive approach, engagement with national stakeholders to improve skills and enhance capacity. Mainstream community participation. Pool of resources for strategic advice. Enhance prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Strengthen regime for treatment and rehab of drug dependent. Progress being made. Drug abuse sensitization …
High Level Segment – Statement by Norway
Statement by State Secretary Astrid Nøklebye Heiberg To be delivered Thursday 13 March 5.00 pm Thank you Mr. Chairperson Let me first congratulate you on your election as chairman of the CND and to commend the UNODC and many delegations here in Vienna for their preparations up to this High Level Segment of the CND. …