India to Chair 68th UN Drug Commission
On 6th December 2024, India assumed the Chairmanship of the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), marking a significant milestone in global leadership on drug policy matters.
- This is the first time India has been appointed to lead the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, reflecting its growing influence in global multilateral mechanisms.
Key Points
- Venue: The 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will take place at the Vienna International Centre (Vienna, Austria) from 10th - 14th March 2025.
- India’s Representative: Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, officially assumed the Chairmanship ....
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