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UAE secures seat on UN Commission on narcotics
Gulf Today
|April 06, 2025
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the 2026-2029 term, as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group.
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The election took place at the UN Headquarters in New York, where new members were voted in for this central policymaking body within the United Nations system.
Established under a resolution by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the CND is the primary forum for shaping global drug policy. It holds critical responsibilities under various international drug control conventions, including overseeing the implementation of treaties and guiding international collaboration in addressing drug-related challenges.
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