Tehran – Iran’s Japanese ambassador, President Tanaka, emphasizes the importance of constant cooperation in fostering relationships in the fight against drug-drug-related crime.
The joint battle with drugs is an important part of the cooperation between Iran and Japan, the IRNA reported that Tsuda said.
Officials spoke at a meeting with Brigadier General Hossein Zolfakari, executive director of the Iranian Drug Management Headquarters (DCHQ) in Tehran on Monday.
By referring to Japan’s efforts to provide support to Iran by enhancing the country’s drug detection capabilities in a variety of ways, including handing over trained drug detection dogs, authorities said cooperation between the two countries exceeds political ties.
Tsukada continues to announce Japan’s preparations to provide more training in the anti-narcotics sector and equipment.
Referring to medical centers that provide treatment services to individuals, he proposed to conduct a collaborative study.
On his part, Zafarkandi praised Japan’s efforts and support. By highlighting that drug trafficking is a cross-border crime, he said he hopes Japan will further support Iran.
As the West refrains from supporting countries in these sectors, the official welcomed the development of cooperation between Iran and Japan.
Unfortunately, there is no uniformity in behavior when dealing with drug challenges. He stressed that the West considers all issues from a political standpoint, and even global and humanitarian issues, such as the fight against drugs.
Referring to the growth of Afghanistan’s methamphetamine production as a national and international threat, Zolfakari said that over 40 tons of different types of narcotic science have been discovered in past Iranian years, which ended on March 20th, and is expected to grow this year.
In addition to anti-drug behavior, other precautions need to be adopted, Zolfaqari added.
Tsuda said joint efforts to address drug-related crimes in Afghanistan will be tracked according to the Doha framework.
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