On December 5-6 2022, CARICC representatives took part online in the 16th Policy Consultative Group meeting of the Paris Pact Partnership, which was held in Vienna, Austria.

The meeting brought together more than 70 participants from 31 countries and 14 international and regional organizations, including delegates who attended in person.

During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on topical issues in the fight against illicit trafficking in Afghan opiates, practical experience and methods for combating international drug trafficking, issues of better coordination of law enforcement agencies, as well as international and regional organizations in the field of drug control were discussed.

In addition, the meeting discussed issues on further research directions in relation to financial flows associated with the illicit production and trafficking of opiates of Afghan origin. At the same time, the regional programs of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime for Afghanistan were considered and issues of countering the drug threat were discussed, taking into account the current situation in Afghanistan.

 As a result of the meeting, a number of priority recommendations were identified for implementation by partners in the Paris Pact. Participants stressed the importance of the Paris Pact Initiative for effective cooperation at the regional, interregional and global levels in view of the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan.