Pakistan has been elected as a member of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term, starting in 2026 and concluding in 2029. This election took place during a voting session at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York.
In a statement issued by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, the country expressed its sincere gratitude for the support received from ECOSOC member states. The mission highlighted that this election reflects the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s commitment to global drug control efforts.
The statement also emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to play an active role in advancing the international agenda for combating drug-related challenges. Pakistan has long been at the forefront of global initiatives aimed at curbing drug trafficking, production, and use. The country has consistently participated in UN policy dialogues on narcotics control and continues to maintain a proactive stance in these discussions.
Pakistan’s mission expressed eagerness to collaborate with other members of ECOSOC and the broader UN membership to strengthen the CND’s role as the primary global drug policy-making body. The country’s efforts will focus on ensuring that international drug control initiatives are comprehensive, effective, and aligned with the obligations of the three UN drug control conventions.
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What is the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)?
The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) responsible for shaping international drug control policy. The CND oversees the implementation of the UN’s drug control treaties and provides a platform for governments to discuss and coordinate efforts to address the global drug problem.
The CND works in alignment with three key UN drug control conventions:
- 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
- 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances
- 1988 Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
The CND plays a central role in promoting international cooperation and coordinating global efforts to tackle narcotic drug issues.
