VIENNA HOSTS 52ND SESSION OF UN COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS

12.03.2009 [12:15]
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Vienna, 12 March (AZERTAC) The 52nd session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) started Wednesday in Vienna to review the effectiveness of drug control.

The meeting will focus on what has been achieved since the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on drugs in 1998, and will discuss what further steps are needed to reduce the threat posed by drugs to health and security.

Over 1400 participants from 130 countries, NGOs and international organizations attend the session that includes a general debate, round tables and thematic discussion on issues related to drug supply, trafficking and demand, as well as side events. A Political Declaration and Plan of Action will be adopted during the session.

Azerbaijan is represented at the event by a delegation led by Deputy Interior Minister Asgar Alakbarov.

VIENNA HOSTS 52ND SESSION OF UN COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS

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