The election occurred during a voting session held by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York.

Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN expressed gratitude for the support received from ECOSOC member states.

This election underscores the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s commitment to combating global drug-related issues.

The statement highlighted Pakistan’s readiness to play a pivotal role in furthering the international agenda for drug control.

The country has been proactive and at the forefront of global initiatives against drug trafficking, production, and abuse.

Pakistan has been actively engaged in policy discussions at the United Nations related to global narcotics control, always adopting a constructive approach.

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The mission noted that Pakistan looks forward to collaborating closely with other ECOSOC members and the broader UN community to enhance the CND’s role as the principal global authority on drug policy, ensuring that international drug control efforts are comprehensive, effective, and compliant with the obligations set forth in the three UN drug control conventions.