the heads of cabinet voiced their deep concern for the seriousness threats that the rising trend in sexual use poses for society and the lives and future of people and adults , and for the destabilizing effects that lawful utilization , produced , trafficking and distribution of narcotic / amphetamine substances and drug - related offences have for the affected countries of the west pacific 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.