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Singapore to run for membership in UN s main drug policymaking body
Mrs Josephine Teo delivering Singapore’s National Statement at the 64th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). PHOTO: MHA
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Singapore announces candidature for election to United Nation s main drug policymaking body
Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo delivering Singapore’s National Statement at the 64th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) on Apr 12, 2021. (Photo: MHA)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore has announced its intention to run for membership in the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a media release on Saturday (Apr 17).
Membership for the term will be from 2024 to 2027.
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