| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/02/504 (5.4.02) |
| Publication Date | 05/04/2002 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission welcomed on 5 April 2002 new measures to eradicate cultivation of opium poppies in Afghanistan, and promised to support the fight against illegal drugs in the country. The European Commission stated that it is ready to provide swift assistance to the regions dependent on poppy production. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/02/504&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Countries / Regions | Asia, Europe |
