UNODC Iran supports Islamic Republic of Iran in Supply Reduction Activities

Tehran, 24 July 2024 – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the Islamic Republic of Iran handed over 4 drug identification devices, procured through generous support by the Japanese Government, in an official ceremony at the premises of the Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) in Tehran.

These devices which will be used for controlling a wide range of drugs trafficked, especially at eastern borders of Iran with Afghanistan, have been procured under sub-programme 1 of UNODC Country Partnership Programme (CPP) 2023-2026. This official event was organized at the Drug Control Headquarters in Tehran, with the presence of H.E. Ambassador Tamaki Tsukada, Ambassador of Japan in Iran, as the representative of the Government of Japan. Government of Japan has been supporting UNODC Iran activities on Drug Supply Reduction for many years.   

H.E. Ambassador Tamaki Tsukada expressed his willingness to support trilateral cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran, UNODC, and the government of Japan. He also commented on the successful achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran and stated that the level of activities and seizures by Iran, at the frontline of fight against drugs, is very impressive.

In his remarks during the official ceremony, Mr. Alexander Fedulov, UNODC Iran Country Representative, expressed his gratitude to the Ambassador of Japan, for the financial support given to UNODC activities, and stated that UNODC has established strong relationship with the Government of Iran and is highly aware of the educational and technical requirements of the drug control and law enforcement agencies and is willing to extend required support upon availability of financial support from donor countries. He also referred to UNODC Iran activities in the current year, which include procurement of drug identification devices. He also highlighted the importance of support in equipping drug control entities, considering the increasing trend of trafficking Methamphetamine manufactured in Afghanistan. 

In this official event, Dr. Mahdi Javaheri, Director General of the International Relations Office of DCHQ expressed his gratitude to the Japanese Ambassador and UNODC Iran Country Representative and referred to the coordinating role of the DCHQ and stated that all entities and organizations under the leadership of the DCHQ are well determined and unified in fight against narcotics, which demands for global support and attention. 

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For additional information please contact Sougand Babaei (Ms.)

National Programme Assistant, UNODC Country Office in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Tel.: +98 21 88 87 83 77, email: sougand.babaei@un.org