China to Strengthen Anti-drug Cooperation with Columbia, Peru and Brazil

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China to Strengthen Anti-drug Cooperation with Columbia, Peru and Brazil

A Chinese anti-drug delegation, led by Public Security Minister Jia Chunwang, has lately been back from a visit to Columbia, Peru and Brazil February 19-March 3 and has had important consensus on anti-drug issues reached with his counterparts of the three host countries.

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Common views reached on anti-dump issues

During his visit, Jia Chunwang explained China's current situation and the Chinese government's principles and measures on drug problem. Jia conducted fruitful talks with procurators of the three countries and had consensus reached on many anti-dump issues.

On behalf of the Chinese government, Jia signed a China-Peru protocol on anti-dump cooperation with Peruvian Foreign Minister Diego Garcia-Sayan.

Consensus reached on anti-crime cooperation

Jia had also explained the current situation of China's social security and the Chinese government's major measures for maintaining social security and further expressed the desire for conducting cooperation with police departments of the three countries. Departments concerned of the three countries reached consensus that friendly bilateral cooperation between law executive departments is an important part of friendly bilateral relations. The Chinese Ministry of Public Security also had common views reached with the three countries respectively on many issues including info-exchange, investigation assistant and delivery of offenders.

During his visit, Jia also inked a joint Statement of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security with the Brazilian Ministry of Justice. Both sides agreed that cooperation is to be strengthened between justice departments of the two countries regarding crackdown on terrorism, anti-drug, multinational crime and kidnap.

Premier Zhu: Cooperation on Drug Control Imperative

Enhancing exchanges and cooperation on drug control between China and other countries is imperative and significant, Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji said Tuesday.

White Paper on Narcotics Control

The Information Office of the State Council published a white paper entitled "Narcotics Control in China", on the government's position on the issue and the achievements it has scored in the work.Following is the full text:

Foreword

I. Sticking to the Position of Strict Drug Control

II. Constantly Strengthening Drug Control Legislation

III. Cracking Down on Drug-Related Crimes

IV.Exercising Strict Control over the Precursor Chemicals

V. Treatment and Rehabilitation

VI. Raising the Consciousness of the Entire People Against Drugs

VII. Developing International Cooperation in Drug Control

By PD Online staff member Huang Ying

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