Vietnam attends UN special session on drug combat
VOV.VN - A Vietnam delegation led by Deputy Minister of Public Security Le Quy Vuong is taking part in the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the World Drug Problem (UNGASS), which opened at the UN headquarters in New York on April 19.
Representatives from the UN member nations and international organisations shared viewpoints and demonstrated commitments to combating drug problem that is adversely impacting the health, safety and prosperity of human beings.
In his opening speech, UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson said the world drug problem affects virtually every nation and all aspects of society.
Drug trafficking and organised criminal networks are fuelling violence and weakening institutions and the rule of law, he added.
Poverty and inequality drive illicit drug production and use, he said, adding that the best prevention policy is working decisively and universally towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The deputy secretary general said countering drug-related crime and corruption is imperative to achieve stable societies and effective institutions.He added that that the challenges posed by the world drug problem require a global response that is effective and humane.