the presidents of state reiterated their deep concern for the imminent threat that the rising spike in physical smuggling poses for society and the lives and future of children and youth , and for the destabilizing consequences that the collection , production , import and spread of narcotic or psychotropic , and drug - related offences have for the affected countries of the south american 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.