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UNITED
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General Assembly
Distr.
GENERAL
A/RES/54/132
2 February 2000
Fifty-fourth session
Agenda item 108
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[on the report of the Third Committee (A/54/597)]
54/132. International cooperation against the world drug problem
The General Assembly,
Recalling its resolutions 52/92 of 12 December 1997 and 53/115 of 9 December 1998,
Reaffirming its commitment to the outcome of the twentieth special session of the General Assembly
devoted to countering the world drug problem together, held in New York from 8 to 10 June 1998, and
welcoming the continued determination of Governments to overcome the world drug problem by a full and
balanced application of national, regional and international strategies to reduce the demand for, production
of and trafficking in illicit drugs, as reflected in the Political Declaration,1 the Declaration on the Guiding
Principles of Drug Demand Reduction2 and the measures to enhance international cooperation to counter the
world drug problem,3
Gravely concerned that, despite continued increased efforts by States, relevant international
organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, there is a global expansion of the drug
problem, which constitutes a serious threat to the health, safety and well-being of all mankind, in particular
young people, in all countries, undermines development, including efforts to reduce poverty, socio-economic
and political stability and democratic institutions, entails an increasing economic cost for Governments, also
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Resolution S–20/2, annex.
Resolution S–20/3, annex.
Resolution S–20/4.
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