Country Statement from Australia delivered by Mr Nathan Smyth, First Assistant Secretary, Population Health Division, Australian Department of Health. Mr Chairperson, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, distinguished delegates. This High-Level Segment of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs is an important event and the Australian delegation is pleased to contribute to the debate. It is an opportunity for …
High Level Segments
High Level Segment – Venezuela
In the 2009 political declaration it had the goal of reducing coca, poppy and cannabis plants, demand for drugs etc. etc. In the five years since this commitment, the international community is far from meeting these commitments. As noted in the report of the secretariat, coca bush plantation has declined but does not count as …
Yuri Fedotov at press conference
Yuri Fedotov: The civil society contributions to the discussion of the High Level Review have been useful. A health based approach respectful with human rights needs to be encouraged. We call the governments to move away from compulsory treatment. We must encourage drug international cooperation. Question: How can the UN pretend that there is a …
Statement of Algeria
Endorses Morocco ambassador speaking on behalf of African Group and Group of 77. In 2009 UNGA adopted PD and POA to counter WDP. Five years later we are meeting for a mid term review of its implementation and should pay tribute to ambassador of Namibia, chair of 52nd session whose endeavors led to consensus statement. …
High Level Segment – South Africa
Supports the statements of the African Group and the G77. South Africa is confident that member states to meet the 2019 targets on poppy, coca and others. Thanks Yury Fedatov, and share his assessment in her recent report. Increase in cannabis plantation in Africa are of concern. South Africa is a transit point. In order …
Statement of Canada
Pleased to participate. Committed to action on shared challenges. Encourage all states parties to fulfill obligations under 3 conventions. When PD and POA adopted, Canada had already implemented many commitments. Highlights of approach. All of us recognize that addressing illicit drug trade a multifaceted challenge. Drug trade fuels corruption, undermines rule of law and democratic …