On the 31st of October 2017, delegation of CARICC headed by G.B. Pustovitov, Director of CARICC, attended 10th Review Meeting of the Parties to the Memorandum of Understanding on Regional Cooperation in Drug Control in Astana.
Participants to the event discussed issues of regional cooperation, strengthening of control over the production, consumption and illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors.
The main focus of the meeting was on the productive ten-year activities of CARICC; particular importance of the Center in countering the drug threat in the region was emphasized.
G.B. Pustovitov, Director of CARICC, presented a report on the 10-year activity of CARICC and future prospects of the Organization. The report stated achievements in coordinating efforts of the competent authorities of member states in the fight against drug-related crime, information, analytical, and organizational work carried out in the Center.
Participants to the 10th Review Meeting discussed the issues of improving the legal framework for regional cooperation, further institutionalization of CARICC, strengthening cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, donor countries, and counter-narcotics counterparts in other regions of the world.
In closing of the event, a Declaration emphasizing the importance of the Memorandum of Understanding on regional cooperation in the field of drug control was adopted.

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