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 heads of state expressed their profound concern at the fast and continuing devastation of the ecosystems , including extensive devastation of forests , in the south indian areas .