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 ministers of department expressed their deep concern at the faster and continuing deterioration of the environment , including extensive destruction of forests , in the south asian region .