the head of parliament reiterated their deepest concern for the real threat that the growing trend in substances abuse poses for humanity and the lives and prospective of families and youth , and for the repercussions effects that illegal collection , production , smuggling and distribution of narcotic drugs narcotic substances and marijuana - related offenders have for the suffering peoples of the south asian union .
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.