ISLAMABAD – The counter-narcotics authorities of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan in a two-day interaction discussed ways and means for strengthening cooperation against the trafficking of Afghan opiates and to counter massive flow of illicit drugs in the region.

The tripartite event entitled ‘13th Triangular Initiative Senior Officials Meeting’ was hosted by Ministry of Narcotics Control. It brought together counter-narcotics partners from the 3 neighbouring countries to find solutions to common challenges against flow of illicit drugs by adhering to a comprehensive and balanced approach.

Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control Arif Nawaz Khan chaired the meeting with Cesar Guedes, UNODC Representative in Pakistan, as the co-chair. “We believe that strengthening regional partnership against massive flow of illicit drugs in the region, within the framework of this strategic collaborative process, can serve as a conduit for saving lives and improving their quality,” noted Cesar Guedes in his opening remarks.

Arif Nawaz Khan thanked UNODC Country Office Pakistan for bringing together the Triangular Initiative member states through this senior officials meeting. “It is really heartening for government of Pakistan to welcome regional partners on counter-narcotics. This close interaction has helped in finding workable solutions to our common challenges,” he said at the closing ceremony.

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