A Vietnamese delegation led by Hoang Anh Tuyen, Deputy Head of theStanding Office for Crime and Drug Control, attended the 32 nd Meetingof ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters (ASOD) that took place inVientiane , Laos , from Oct. 11-13.
Speaking atthe meeting, Tuyen presented Vietnam ’s achievements in drug crimeprevention and control and proposed many initiatives in this field.
Apart from upholding internal resources, Vietnam will expandinternational cooperation in preventing and fighting illegal drugs,especially with ASEAN member countries, to fulfil the commitment of adrug-free ASEAN by 2015.
Delegates at the meetingreviewed and assessed the implementation of ASOD Action Plan which wasapproved at previous meetings.
ASEAN members andtheir partners, including the Republic of Korea , China and Japan, have closely coordinated, contributing to improving the efficiencyof the battle against drug crime in the region, the meeting was told.
Delegates also agreed to increase exchange ofinformation and professional skills and support each other in equipmentsupply.
Chairman of the Lao National Committee forDrug Control and Supervision Soubanh Srithirath called on the concernedcountries to enhance cooperation and to recognise all commitments andASOD targets.
The event drew the participation of over 100 delegates from ASEAN member countries, UN organisations and partners./.
Speaking atthe meeting, Tuyen presented Vietnam ’s achievements in drug crimeprevention and control and proposed many initiatives in this field.
Apart from upholding internal resources, Vietnam will expandinternational cooperation in preventing and fighting illegal drugs,especially with ASEAN member countries, to fulfil the commitment of adrug-free ASEAN by 2015.
Delegates at the meetingreviewed and assessed the implementation of ASOD Action Plan which wasapproved at previous meetings.
ASEAN members andtheir partners, including the Republic of Korea , China and Japan, have closely coordinated, contributing to improving the efficiencyof the battle against drug crime in the region, the meeting was told.
Delegates also agreed to increase exchange ofinformation and professional skills and support each other in equipmentsupply.
Chairman of the Lao National Committee forDrug Control and Supervision Soubanh Srithirath called on the concernedcountries to enhance cooperation and to recognise all commitments andASOD targets.
The event drew the participation of over 100 delegates from ASEAN member countries, UN organisations and partners./.
