ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected as a member of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term (2026–29), receiving overwhelming support in elections held at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on Friday.
Pakistan’s permanent mission to the United Nations said that Pakistan secured the highest number of votes among member states contesting for the seats available to various regional groups.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Pakistan is gratified by the resounding support received from ECOSOC.
It reflects the confidence and trust reposed in Pakistan to play its active role in the CND as part of global counter-narcotics efforts and multilateral policy discourse on drug-related issues,” Ambassador Iftikhar said.
Pakistan has been at the forefront of global counter-narcotics efforts, playing a crucial role in combating illicit drug trafficking, production, and abuse.
At the UN, Pakistan has been an active and constructive participant in global drug policy discussions, particularly within the CND.
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,” Ambassador Iftikhar said.
