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Arabian Business
07-04-2025
- Health
- Arabian Business
UAE elected to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The United Arab Emirates has been elected to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term from 2026 to 2029 as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group following an election at the UN headquarters in New York. The UAE is represented by the Ministry of Interior, and the successful candidacy reflects the nation's strong diplomatic ties with regional and global partners and its influential role in promoting coordinated, integrated efforts to combat narcotic challenges worldwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MOI وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) UAE elected to CND The CND is the primary forum for shaping global drug policy and assists in monitoring the implementation of international drug control treaties. It holds critical responsibilities under various international drug control conventions and guiding international collaboration in addressing drug-related challenges. It also helps maintain a balanced global approach to drug supply and demand. The UAE will join Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan as the Asia-Pacific Group's representatives on the Commission, a key subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The country will now play an active role in shaping international drug policies.
Morocco World
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco Co-leads UN Resolution on Drug Impact on Environment
Doha – The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna adopted on Friday a groundbreaking resolution on the environmental impact of illicit drug-related activities. The first-of-its-kind resolution, titled 'Combating the Impact of Illicit Drug-Related Activities on the Environment,' represents a collaborative effort between Morocco, France, and Brazil. 'This resolution encourages member states to incorporate environmental protection into their drug policies and to develop and implement international strategies to address the environmental impact of illicit drug-related activities,' said Azzeddine Farhane, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna. The resolution builds upon the 2019 ministerial declaration and the 2024 mid-term review, which acknowledged the need to combat both root causes and harmful effects of illicit drug activities on the environment. It also draws from the outcome document of the 30th special session of the General Assembly in 2016, where member states reaffirmed 'the importance of environmental protection in the context of combating illicit drug plant cultivation and other drug-related activities.' The initiative has received support from multiple countries and will continue through 2029, when the Commission will review progress on international drug policy commitments. Read also: UN Adopts Morocco's Resolution on Sustainable Tourism and Poverty Eradication The resolution takes into account recent research by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), particularly findings from the 2022, 2023, and 2024 World Drug Reports on direct and indirect environmental impacts. Morocco's holistic anti-drug strategy has yielded remarkable results. Moroccan security services seized 1,777 tons of cannabis resin, 1,222 tons of cannabis herb, 6.48 tons of cocaine, 38 kg of heroin, and 8,053,904 psychotropic tablets between 2020 and 2024. 'Morocco has made cooperation a key lever in its drug trafficking strategy,' Farhane said at the session, which ran from March 10-14. 'This cooperation translates into intelligence sharing, operational cooperation, and expertise sharing with African countries, particularly Sahel countries, in border surveillance, strategic intelligence exchange, and law enforcement capacity building,' he added. The country recently adopted a new National Plan for Prevention and Management of Addictive Disorders 2024-2030, aiming to reduce addiction-related mortality and morbidity while ensuring universal access to prevention and quality treatment. 'We must, more than ever, redouble efforts and renew international consensus to present a united front against pressing threats through strengthened sub-regional, regional, and international cooperation,' Farhane asserted, noting the growing concerns about synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs serves as a UN decision-making body directing international action on drugs and crime, functioning under the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and governing the UNODC. Its decisions and resolutions provide guidelines for member states and the UNODC. Tags: drug traffickingun resolutions
Arab Times
13-03-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Kuwait affirms commitment to combating drug abuse at UN session
VIENNA, March 13: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment to combating the drug scourge through an integrated approach that combines strict legislation with preventive and therapeutic programs, as well as strengthening international cooperation to address cross-border challenges. This statement was delivered by Third Secretary Rehab Al-Farhan, a member of the Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait to Vienna, at the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). Al-Farhan highlighted Kuwait's adherence to the recommendations made during the 67th session of the Commission, which conducted a mid-term review for the year 2024. She also emphasized the country's dedication to implementing all commitments from the 2019 Ministerial Declaration at national, regional, and international levels to address the global drug problem. She explained that Kuwait has adopted a comprehensive approach that combines stringent legislation, preventive and therapeutic programs, and enhanced international cooperation to tackle cross-border drug challenges. She emphasized that Kuwait's security agencies, supported by relevant institutions, are following best practices in monitoring and prosecuting drug traffickers. Despite being a target for drug dealers, Kuwait has seen a positive impact in the form of high rates of seizures and prosecutions. Al-Farhan also noted that Kuwait places significant focus on the health and psychological care of drug addicts. Specialized treatment institutions offer rehabilitation programs for those seeking recovery and reintegration into society. She pointed out the opening of a new addiction treatment center last month, with a capacity of 200 beds, as a testament to the country's commitment to combating drugs and supporting those affected by them. Al-Farhan underscored the importance of awareness and prevention. She stressed that proper upbringing begins in the family and school, and in line with this, Kuwait has launched awareness programs and activities in schools and universities. The government has also implemented targeted advertising campaigns in collaboration with private sector institutions and civil society organizations.
