It is very important for Uruguay to engage in this open and fruitful dialogue to find alternative ways to achieve the health and welfare of our fellow citizens through a balanced approach. We urge UNODC cooperation with all UN agencies to promote human rights within the drug control system in a resolution on UNGASS. We …
High Level Segments
High Level Segment – Statement by Spain
In 2009, the CND High Level Segment focused on progress made since 1998. The production and trafficking of drugs is a crime, except for medical use. This is all included in our national strategy on drugs. We want to stress the important role of law enforcement in Spain because of its geographic position. Efforts to …
High Level Segment – Statement by Argentina
Argentina has undergone political changes since the early 2000s, and clawing back from a neo-liberal government. In the past we have experience great levels of poverty and inequality. New policies have changed this, and we have regained self respect. Broadened access to public health. Social inclusion is important and needs to be considered. Inclusion is …
High Level Statement – Statement by France
the 2016 UNGASS is now approaching and we need to give weight to the process. We must not forget the existing legal framework. The 1961, 1971 and 1988 are the framework for international cooperation and they must remain so. It calls on all states to develop joint and balanced approaches. Concerning the death penalty, France …
High Level Segment – Vietnam statement
The high level segment will be a successful one and contribute to UNGASS 2016. Vietnam has been implementing many anti-drug programmes on drug and crime prevention and suppression. Vietnam place importance on prevention. Have placed emphasis on social support for preventing drug use. Vietnam has been proactive. Vietnam faced with many challenges like drug trafficking. …
Supply Reduction Roundtable Part 3
Egypt. Has felt magnitude of threat at all levels. Comprehensive strategy to counter. Liquidation of criminal rings. Combating precursors and chemical drugs. Have been making every effort to combat illicit cultivaton of all drugs including opium. Have also been combating production of precursors and all chemical drugs. Egypt as transit country for Afghanistan drugs. Developing …