Damascus-SANA
Syrian Minister of Justice, Mazhar Al-Weis, discussed Tuesday with Angela Me, Head of the Research and Trend Analysis Branch at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and an accompanying delegation way to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating crime and drugs trafficking.
During the meeting held in Damascus, both sides explored avenues for strengthening the exchange of information and expertise between the Ministry and international organizations.
They emphasized the importance of fostering relations in this field and reaffirmed their commitment to continued joint efforts to combat all forms of crime and drug trafficking.
Minister Al-Weis underlined the Syrian government’s interest in combating drugs and stressed the need for international cooperation to achieve this goal.
He also underscored the importance of protecting Syrian territory and monitoring borders as key factors in drug control efforts.
He pointed out that a specialized committee is working on drafting legislation related to drug control, noting that Syrian law includes strict penalties for drug-related crimes and that the government is actively enforcing these laws through enhanced monitoring mechanisms.
Angela Me praised the Ministry’s efforts in combating drugs and organized crime.
In a similar meeting, Minister of Justice discussed with Nada Al-Nashif, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights at the United Nations, and her delegation, ways to promote transitional justice and build a state based on the rule of law and human rights.
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