the presidents of state reiterated their deep sorrow for the serious threat that the rose trend in drug abuse poses for people and the lives and future of children and youth , and for the destabilizing consequence that illegal use , distribution , processing and distribution of narcotic drugs psychotropic substances and drug - related offences have for the affected countries of the south asian region .
The Heads of state expressed their deep concern at the fast and continuing degradation of the environment, including extensive destruction of forests, in the South Asian region.