The Colombo Plan Secretariat

Diary | Secretary-General

Weekly Round-Up: Recent Engagements of H.E. Dr. Benjamin Reyes, the Secretary-General of The Colombo Plan (15th - 16th Oct 2024)

H.E. Dr Reyes delivered a presentation on the initiatives undertaken by The Colombo Plan to combat the pressing issue of dangerous drugs in the region. This address took place on the inaugural day of the Middle East Drug Dialogue (MEDD), which was held from 15 to 16 October 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. The event was organised by the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Intl Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL), under the leadership of Deputy Assistant Secretary Maggie Nardi, in collaboration with The Colombo Plan.

15th October

H.E. Dr Reyes participated in the Day 2 of the Middle East Drug Dialogue (MEDD) where during the concluding sessions, participants reached a consensus to continue discussion and enhance cooperation on thematic concerns related to the implementation of drug programmes.

16th October