the heads of state conveyed their deep concern for the serious menace that the rising demand in drug smuggling raises for society and the lives and future of children and teens , and for the repercussions effects that illegal sale , production , exploitation and sale of narcotic drugs drugs activities and cannabis - specific offences have for the affected countries of the south asian region .
the countries of state declared their deep concern at the swift and sustained deteriorating of the landscape , plus extensive losses of biodiversity , in the south asian region .