the heads of state said their deep concern for the serious problem that the rising trend in substance usage poses for society and the lives and future of men and youth , and for the destabilizing effects that illegal use , production , trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances psychotropic narcotics and drug - like offences have for the affected countries of the northeast africa regional .
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.