Eskandar Momeni, Secretary General of Drug Control Headquarters made the remarks in a meeting with Markus Potzel, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan on Sunday in Tehran.
The head of the anti-narcotics body emphasized the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to cooperate with the United Nations and implement alternative cultivation plans, sustainable development and a reduction in opium production in Afghanistan.
Momeni also highlighted Iran’s cooperation with the United Nations offices and the implementation of joint plans and measures in the field of combating narcotics.
Appreciating Iran’s actions in various regional fields, especially the fight against illegal drugs, Markus Potzel asked Iran to help the United Nations and its mission in order to achieve a sustainable solution.
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