NEW YORK: Pakistan has been re-elected as a member of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term beginning in 2026 and ending in 2029.
The election took place during the voting held at the resumed session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York, the economic arm of the United Nations.
Pakistan secured the highest number of votes among member states contesting for available seats in various regional groups. Details of the vote in the 54-member Council are: Pakistan (50), Kazakhstan (46), United Arab Emirates (43), Kyrgyzstan (41), and Iran (25).
According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, the country expressed gratitude for the support it received from ECOSOC member states.
The statement noted that Pakistan’s election to the CND reflects the international community’s confidence and trust in the country’s commitment to global drug control efforts.
It further emphasised that Pakistan is ready to play an effective role in advancing the international agenda for combating drugs.
“It reflects the confidence and trust reposed in Pakistan to (continue playing) its active role in the CND as part of global counter-narcotics efforts and multilateral policy discourse on drug-related issues.”
The mission added that Pakistan has consistently remained at the forefront of global efforts against drug trafficking, production, and use.
The country has actively participated in and contributed to policy dialogues at the United Nations concerning global narcotics control, always maintaining a constructive and proactive stance.
“Pakistan looks forward to working closely with the other members of ECOSOC and with the broader UN Membership to strengthen the CND’s role as the primary global drug policy-making body, ensuring that international drug control efforts remain comprehensive, effective, and in line with the obligations of the three UN drug control conventions.”
