The 40th Arab Conference of Heads of Narcotics Control Agencies kicked off in Tunis, Tunisia, on October 28, 2026. The event brought together heads and members of Arab delegations to discuss the latest developments in the fight against narcotics and ways to enhance Arab security cooperation. The conference aims to address the growing threat of narcotics and its impact on Arab countries.
In his speech at the conference, Arab Interior Ministers' Council Secretary-General Dr. Mohamed bin Ali Kooman emphasized the need for intensified Arab efforts to combat narcotics. He stressed the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach that goes beyond security measures, involving various government and civil society sectors. This approach seeks to address the root causes of narcotics use and its social implications.
Dr. Kooman highlighted that several specialized meetings are being held concurrently with the conference. These include the annual meeting of the Working Group on the Immediate Exchange of Information on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances and the second meeting of the contact points of the Arab Observatory for Narcotics. The Arab Observatory is being established in collaboration with the Arab League and the European Union.
The conference will review the experiences and plans of Arab countries in combating narcotics. Delegates will also discuss international developments related to narcotics production, consumption patterns, smuggling methods, and countermeasures. The threat posed by synthetic narcotics will be a key topic, based on a proposal by Kuwait during the 49th Arab Police and Security Chiefs Conference.
The conference seeks to produce practical outcomes and recommendations to reduce the spread of narcotics in the Arab world. It aims to enhance the ability of Arab countries to address the security, social, and health impacts of narcotics. The event is part of ongoing Arab efforts to develop cooperation, exchange information, and share expertise in combating narcotics.
The conference brings together experts and officials from Arab countries to share their experiences and best practices in combating narcotics. It provides a platform for discussing the latest trends and challenges in the fight against narcotics and for identifying areas for cooperation and coordination.
Key points from the conference include the need for a comprehensive approach to combating narcotics, the importance of international cooperation, and the threat posed by synthetic narcotics. The conference outcomes are expected to contribute to the development of effective strategies to address the growing threat of narcotics in the Arab world.
Key points
- The conference aims to enhance Arab security cooperation to combat the growing threat of narcotics.
- A comprehensive approach is needed to address the root causes of narcotics use and its social implications.
- The threat posed by synthetic narcotics will be a key topic of discussion at the conference.
