After heated discussions on both the resolutions , the Executive Board successfully passes Resolution 1.0 proposed by delegates of China, USA, Mexico, Japan, Russia and Germany !
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Resolutions
The assembly entered in to an un-moderated caucus and came up with two resolutions, namely UNGA/2015/1.0 and UNGA/2015/2.0.
A motion to discuss over the motion is then raised.
A motion to discuss over the motion is then raised.
The offense gets official.
The delegate of Mexico got a word from the Head of State of Mexico, regarding the rude behavior of the delegate of UK, quoting "Mexico strongly condemns the slurs on Mexican sovereignty and considers the UK delegate unfit for an international conference."
It gets boring!
While the delegates of other countries are busy raising points of orders, clarifying, getting offended and apologizing or refuting, there are some delegates who have no interest in the motion and decide to use the time wisely!
The delegate of Mexico gets offended.
The delegate of Mexico got offended by the un-parliamentary language used by the delegate of UK and demands an apology.
The delegate of UK replies that he is not apologetic for his words and feels that this is the only way countries like Mexico can understand things.
The delegate of UK replies that he is not apologetic for his words and feels that this is the only way countries like Mexico can understand things.
Pakistan and Sri-Lanka have dispute over India's development.
Pakistan stands out of the box.
US says its stand.
The delegate of US mentions the purpose of infrastructural intelligence sharing with nations and spreading awareness.
It contradicts the point raised by the delegate of Russia by mentioning that the punishments must be decided by the country itself.
It contradicts the point raised by the delegate of Russia by mentioning that the punishments must be decided by the country itself.
The new Motion of The Moderated Caucus.
The new motion becomse on the solutions regarding illicit drug trade, started by the delegation of Russia.
Behind the words.
While the delegates continue to make their points according to the GSL, there is a lot going on in muted forms, via chits.
Discussion Post Lunch.
The discussion opens up with the words of the delegate of Denmark, followed by the delegate of Libya and further by delegate of Cuba.
The EB puts up a question that Cuba has highly un-human trials to which the delegate replies that the government wishes good for its civilians and thus, must be trusted.
The EB puts up a question that Cuba has highly un-human trials to which the delegate replies that the government wishes good for its civilians and thus, must be trusted.
The delegate of Vietnam speaks up!
The delegate of Vietnam stated that their National Assembly is considering decriminalizing of drug use, downgrading the personal use of illegal narcotics from a criminal offense to an administrative offense. Article 199, which prescribes prison sentences of up to 2 years for persistent drug usage was also highlighted.
The Further Discussion continues.
The Delegate of Russia throws light on the steps taken by the Russian Federation. The government of the Russian Federation has strengthened supply reduction and law enforcement; border control and has received information from the governments of Indonesia, Pakistan and Thailand on implementation of the recommendations.
The Delegate of Singapore participated and mentioned about the use and reuse coverage.
The Delegate of Singapore participated and mentioned about the use and reuse coverage.
The Un-moderated Caucus
The Secretary General received a formal plea from the President of UNGA to reprimand the delegate of Japan from the committee. The Secretary after anonymous voting accepted the plea!
The moderated Caucus
The delegate of Libya mentioned about the links between arms and drugs, the funds and resolution 15-148.
The delegate of Cuba accepted that though the country has been a centre of trafficking at some point, the fact stands true no more.
The delegates of Russia, Mexico, Vietnam, Japan and Columbia mentioned that steps must be taken to halt the trade of illegal drugs as soon as possible.
While UK proved its point of being against the trade by highlighting the fact that they were the first country to sign the European Action Plan to combat drugs adopted by Treaty of Rome in 1990.
The delegate of Germany presented that with the help of the EU, the country would prioritize demand reduction strategies to prevent people from take drugs and treat addicted persons to get them off drugs.
The delegate of Cuba accepted that though the country has been a centre of trafficking at some point, the fact stands true no more.
The delegates of Russia, Mexico, Vietnam, Japan and Columbia mentioned that steps must be taken to halt the trade of illegal drugs as soon as possible.
While UK proved its point of being against the trade by highlighting the fact that they were the first country to sign the European Action Plan to combat drugs adopted by Treaty of Rome in 1990.
The delegate of Germany presented that with the help of the EU, the country would prioritize demand reduction strategies to prevent people from take drugs and treat addicted persons to get them off drugs.
The GSL
The general speaker's list started with Afghanistan explaining its policies followed by Japan highlighting its contribution towards the prevention of the illicate drug trade.
Delegate of Libya stated that since the country is ranked no. 1 in the illicit drug trade and clarified that it needs time to take concrete steps to completely handle the problem.
Delegate of Libya stated that since the country is ranked no. 1 in the illicit drug trade and clarified that it needs time to take concrete steps to completely handle the problem.
Contributions by Japan
The delegate of Japan highlighted that on May 18,2015 his country partnered with UNODC to tackle th multidimensional security threats in North Eastern Nigeria which included terrorist activities, drug and trafficking and other forms of organized crimes through a grant of US $ 450,000 to UNODC.
Japan co-operates with UNODC to counter the global trade of illicit drugs such as amphetamine-type stimulants, cannabis and new psycho-active substances.
The commencement of the General Assembly
The General Assembly starts with a brief introduction by the Executive Board.
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