A/RES/55/65
United Nations
General Assembly
Distr.: General
26 January 2001
Fifty-fifth session
Agenda item 106
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly
[on the report of the Third Committee (A/55/594)]
55/65. International cooperation against the world drug problem
The General Assembly,
Recalling its resolutions 52/92 of 12 December 1997, 53/115 of 9 December
1998 and 54/132 of 17 December 1999,
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 Action Plan 2 for the Implementation of the Declaration on the
Guiding Principles of Drug Demand Reduction 3 and the measures to enhance
international cooperation to counter the world drug problem, 4
Gravely concerned that, despite continued increased efforts by States, relevant
international organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, the
drug problem is still a challenge of a global dimension, 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 threatens the national security and
sovereignty of States, as well as the dignity and hope of millions of people and their
families, and causes irreparable loss of human lives,
Concerned that the demand for, production of and trafficking in illicit drugs
and psychotropic substances continue to threaten seriously the socio-economic and
political systems, stability, national security and sovereignty of many States,
especially those involved in conflicts and wars, and that trafficking in drugs could
make conflict resolution more difficult,
1
Resolution S-20/2, annex.
Resolution 54/132, annex.
3
Resolution S-20/3, annex.
4
Resolution S-20/4.
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