On 9 March 2026, a delegation from Turkmenistan, led by the country’s Deputy Minister of the Internal Affairs, took part in the 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), which was held at the United Nations Office in Vienna. This was reported by the press service of the diplomatic mission.

The event was attended by representatives of member states, international organisations and the expert community. Participants discussed issues relating to combating illicit drug trafficking, strengthening international cooperation and developing effective strategies to combat drug-related crime and drug abuse.

During the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and organised crime. He highlighted the measures being taken to strengthen border security, enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies, and implement national programmes on drug prevention and public safety.

It was also emphasised that Turkmenistan is actively participating in regional and international initiatives aimed at countering illicit drug trafficking and developing multilateral cooperation.

On the sidelines of the session, a meeting was held with Oliver Stolpe, the regional representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan. The parties discussed current issues of cooperation and prospects for further strengthening joint efforts in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, as well as ways to enhance regional coordination.

In addition, the Turkmenistan delegation took part in parallel events, where it presented national experience and exchanged best practices with international partners, as well as familiarised itself with new approaches to the development of global anti-drug policy.