Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD, :For the first time in history, Pakistan hosted the Pak-Gulf Cooperation Council Anti-Narcotics International Conference here on Wednesday he conference witnessed special participation from the heads of anti-narcotics departments of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. Director Generals of Anti-Narcotics Forces from GCC countries also attended the conference. The participants unanimously agreed on the need for a joint strategy and collective measures to combat narcotics.Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi, warmly welcomed the high-level delegations. Director General of ANF Pakistan, Major General Abdul Muyeed, extended his greetings to the DGs of Narcotics Control from the GCC nations.Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in his address, termed it a historic initiative aimed at strengthening global cooperation against drug trafficking, fostering bilateral relations, and formulating joint cross-border strategies. He thanked the heads of delegations from the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and GCC-CICCD.He stated that the aim of the conference is to enhance international collaboration to tackle the global threat of drugs.He emphasized that this conference marks significant progress toward a drug-free world and a safer future. Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force is playing a pivotal role in eradicating drugs alongside international partners.Mohsin Naqvi said, “It is an honor and privilege for me to welcome you all to this important conference. Today, we are not just representatives of our states, but front-line soldiers on a global front, united in the fight against narcotics.”
