Philippines and Mexico to Address the Drug Problem at the International Level Mexico News.Net
go to original August 25, 2016

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the government Mexico further strengthen its ties in fighting illegal drugs with the recent visit of the Ambassador of Mexico to the Philippines, Ambassador Julio Camarena to the agency.

"We are honored to have Ambassador Camarena as guest. His visit to the PDEA National Headquarters in Quezon City further develops the already established cooperation between the Philippines and Mexico to address the drug problem in the international level," said PDEA Director General Isidro S. Lapentilda.

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On November 17, 2015, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was forged between PDEA of the Republic of the Philippines and the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of the United Mexican States concerning cooperation on combating illicit traffic of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues, precursor chemicals and essential chemical products, as well as products or preparations containing them.

"The agreement, which will remain in effect for a period of five years, was signed to fight illicit drug trafficking-a problem that has become a serious threat to the security, health and welfare of the Filipino and Mexican people," Lapentila noted.

The PDEA chief also recognized Mexico as one of the its strong allies in the global war against the drug menace.

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