ASEAN discuss further effort against drug
ASEAN senior officials on drug matters (ASOD) gathered at their 35th
meeting and related events in Makati City, the Philippines from July 1
to 4.
ASEAN senior officials on drug matters (ASOD) gathered at their 35th
meeting and related events in Makati City, the Philippines from July 1
to 4.
The meeting looked at how to strengthen border, air and seaport control and promote joint operations, adopt the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s international standards on drug use prevention, and increase access to alternative models on treatment and rehabilitation.
Besides issues involving the facilitation of partnership programmes with local non-governmental and civil society organisations, dialogue partners and international organisations, they also exchanged information about the emergence of new psychoactive substances.
Back-to-back coordination meeting with its dialogue partners was held with a view to seeking a greater bilateral dialogue and cooperation to combat drug threat in the region.
They also discussed follow-up decisions and recommendations made by ASEAN member states, as adopted by the first Special Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters in Thailand in August 2012 and the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters in Brunei in September 2013.
The annual ASOD meeting is meant to monitor the realisation and coordination of drug policies and action plans, towards a drug-free ASEAN by 2015.-VNA
The meeting looked at how to strengthen border, air and seaport control and promote joint operations, adopt the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s international standards on drug use prevention, and increase access to alternative models on treatment and rehabilitation.
Besides issues involving the facilitation of partnership programmes with local non-governmental and civil society organisations, dialogue partners and international organisations, they also exchanged information about the emergence of new psychoactive substances.
Back-to-back coordination meeting with its dialogue partners was held with a view to seeking a greater bilateral dialogue and cooperation to combat drug threat in the region.
They also discussed follow-up decisions and recommendations made by ASEAN member states, as adopted by the first Special Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters in Thailand in August 2012 and the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters in Brunei in September 2013.
The annual ASOD meeting is meant to monitor the realisation and coordination of drug policies and action plans, towards a drug-free ASEAN by 2015.-VNA
You should also see
Lang Son province seeks global status for local geopark
A dossier has been built by the People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son to seek the UNESCO recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.
See more
Culture - Sports
ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024 to promote friendship
The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will collaborate with relevant agencies to organise the ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition 2024.
ASEAN
Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, particularly in the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah.
World
China, Thailand forge alliance for moon exploration
China and Thailand have inked preliminary agreements to collaborate on the peaceful exploration and use of space, as well as on the development of international lunar research stations.
World
MICHELIN Guide Thailand expands to Chon Buri
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced an exciting expansion for the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025, which will now include Chon Buri province.
World
Malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon
Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.
