NEWS RELEASES
SECRETARY OF STATE KILGOUR TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON
February 7, 2000 (4:25 p.m. EST) No. 18
SECRETARY OF STATE KILGOUR TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL
SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON
Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) David Kilgour will attend the International Drug Control Summit
being held in Washington on February 8 and 9. Organized by the U.S. Congress and the United Nations
International Drug Control Program (UNDCP), this annual meeting brings together parliamentarians and senior
officials from the United States, the European Community, Japan and Canada to review global efforts to
confront the harm caused by the abuse of, and trafficking in, illicit drugs.
"The threat posed by illicit drugs will not be countered with simplistic solutions. We must address both supply
and demand," said Kilgour. "The range of issues to be addressed at this meeting reflects this balanced
approach."
Participants will examine the role of parliamentarians in developing national and international responses to the
threat of illicit drugs. They will consider all aspects of the problem including measures to promote reduction in
demand, improve law enforcement and counter money laundering. They will also review progress in developing
alternative economic activities to replace the cultivation and production of narcotic drugs with special attention
paid to the work of the UNDCP. A particular focus of the summit will be placed on the situations in Latin
America and Central Asia.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Tasha Stefanis
Office of the Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)
(613) 992-9404
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
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