Anti-Narcotics Force
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! style="text-align:left;" | Federal Secretary : Mr.Tariq Khosa
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! style="text-align:left;" | Director General : Major General Shakeel Hussain
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! style="text-align:left;" | Department : Ministry of Narcotics Control, Government of Pakistan
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! style="text-align:left;" | Established : 1995
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The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) is a government controlled organization in Pakistan
which targets the eradication of drug supply, drug dealing and organizing rehabilitation programmes. The ANF is a Pakistani police's special forces that is mandate to conduct difficult operations against the drug mafia and drug organizations. The Anti-Narcotics Force is currently headed by Director General Major General
Syed Shakeel Hussain.
The Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) was established in the Revenue Division in 1957 to fulfil Pakistan its obligations under the International Opium Convention of 1925. The Pakistan Narcotics Board consisted of representatives from the provincial governments and some federal ministries and divisions. Pakistan ratified the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 on 15 August 1965. To meet its obligations under the said Convention, the government, through a declaration dated 8 March 1973, renamed Pakistan Narcotics Board as the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB).
The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was established in December 1991. In February 1995, PNCB and Anti Narcotics Task Force were merged to constitute the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), which is now the Premier Law Enforcement Agency in the field of narcotics control. The ANF is assigned to:
Streamline coordination procedures among law enforcement agencies for the implementation of international obligations.
Make earnest endeavours to attain a drug-free society.
Translate the government s objectives into reality on issues pertaining to narcotics control. At present, ANF is operating with around 1,500 personnel as against an authorized strength of 2,552.
Other organizations associated with narcotics control are: Airports Security Force, Pakistan Coast Guards, Customs, Provincial Excise and Taxation, Frontier Corps (NWFP and Balochistan), Frontier Constabulary, Pakistan Rangers (Punjab and Sindh), Political Levies/Khasadar Force, Provincial Police (NWFP Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan) and Pakistan Railways Police.
Under the Ministry of Interior, a separate division - the Narcotics Control Division was established in 1989 to exclusively deal with drug-related matters.
Policy Review Board
To monitor the policies of Federal Government a Policy Review Board headed by Minister for Narcotics Control comprising 14 members from relevant Federal and Provincial Ministries was setup in 1997. Since a separate ministry for Narcotics Control has been set up therefore there is a need to revise the composition of this body. Existing composition of the Policy Review Board is as follows
Narcotics Interdiction Committee
To make the coordinating role of the Federal Government effective and to ensure that narcotics interdiction by various law enforcement agencies proceeds under well- synchronized efforts, a Narcotics Interdiction Committee (NIC) has been set up with the following composition:
ANF Office In Sialkot
Supply Reduction
Limiting the smuggling trafficking and distribution of Narcotics
Coordinating eradication of opium poppy
Ensuring no heroin lab becomes functional
Inquire/Investigate assets of drug barons
Pursuing Legal cases relentlessly
'Demand Reduction'
Reducing the demand of illicit drugs through preventive education, treatment and rehabilitation as well as harm reduction programmes
Coordination Liaison at National and International Level
Enhancing international co-operation in the fight against drugs and liaison with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, International Narcotics Control Board, International Police, Narcotics Affairs Section (US Embassy), Drugs Enforcement Agency, Foreign Anti Narcotics Community, Drug Liaison Officers etc.
The country s first National Survey on Drug Abuse (NSDA) was conducted in 1982. Its findings not only indicated a significant increase in the use of heroin in Pakistan but also predicted a similar trend for the future. Subsequent NSDAs were conducted in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1993. All these surveys pointed towards a considerable increase in drug abuse.The government, held its last NSDAwith the assistance of the United Nations Drug Control Programme (UNDCP), with the name of National Drug Abuse Assessment Study 2000-2001.
The assessment study consists of three data collection studies namely, Key Informant, Treatment Registry and Four-Cities Study. Each of the studies can be treated as independent research. At the same time, however, it allows a comparison of indicated patterns from across the entire country by virtue of the statistical assumption that what applies to known data (i.e., actual geographical locales studied in detail), would also apply to similar locales (not studied in detail).
The study is geared to estimate the total population of hardcore heroin users, including intravenous drug users. For other drug types, increasing and decreasing trends and patterns have been assessed. The study s scope was ascertained in keeping with budgetary allocations.
It is important to note that this is an assessment study and not a survey as the estimates do not include drug use by household women, workplace, skilled and unskilled workers, students, transporters and recreational users.
Findings of the Study-Highlights
Prevalence
Among males in the age bracket of 15–45 years, there are 500,000 regular heroin users and drug injectors - an alarmingly high rate by international standards.
Major Drugs of Abuse
Cannabis, in one form or the other (marijuana, charas, etc.), is the most commonly used drug in Pakistan in terms of lifetime use and prevalence, followed by heroin, alcohol and psychotropic substances.
Rural/Urban
Charas/hashish is equally popular in urban and rural areas. Heroin abuse, however, is conspicuous as more of an urban phenomenon.
Literacy and Employment Rates
Heroin abusers, on the average, have six years of education. Of the total number of heroin users, 43% are unemployed and 26% are engaged in full-time employment.
Age Group
An examination of social and demographic factors reveals that 40% of the heroin abusers fall in the age bracket of 25–34 years.
Occupation
Occupational grouping indicates that the frequency of drug abuse is highest among people belonging to the skilled and unskilled labour categories (47%), followed by business persons (16%), agricultural workers (5%) and students (3%).
Means of Financial Support
Among drug users, 22% sustain themselves through casual work, 18% enjoy family support, 16% are beggars, 13% are drug peddlers, and 11% resort to petty thefts and pick-pocketing.
'Gender'
For most drug types, abuse is not as common and pervasive among women as it is among the male population. Psychotropic substances are the most common drugs of abuse among women. It has also been found that women comprise only 3% of the total number of patients being reported, making it an important area for intensive research.
Problems Associated with Drug Abuse
In all provinces (both urban and rural locales), heroin has been identified as the drug predominantly responsible for creating unrest in the society. Alcohol has been rated at number two. Whilst cannabis is the most commonly used drug in all areas, respondents do not necessarily perceive it as a cause of social upheaval. However, in some areas, cannabis-related troubles have been reported.
Current Drug Use
Among heroin users, 77% report using the drug on a daily basis. As for hashish/charas, 41% use it on a daily basis and 34% occasionally. Alcohol consumption remains more varied. However, most of the respondents (76%) report consuming alcohol twice or thrice a week or less, with only 10% reporting consumption for five or more days a week. Other significant drugs include opium and tranquilizers, which are currently being used by a quarter of all respondents. A majority of the hardcore drug abusers consists of multiple drug consumers - a fairly common phenomenon throughout the world.
Methods of Administration
As many as 73% of the total heroin users either smoke the drug or inhale its fumes while 11% sniff it and 15% inject it. Injecting drug use is accompanied by high incidence of practices associated with the spread of blood-borne infections.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
As for treatment and rehabilitation, 64% of the respondents report difficulties in getting treatment. For an overwhelming majority (80%), treatment is unaffordable. Lack of in-patient facilities in government hospitals is cited as the major deterrent for treatment by 23% of the respondents. Forty-four percent have received treatment for a drug problem at some stage in their lives. Ninety six percent have been treated for heroin addiction. Most of the addicts did not receive intensive or sustained therapy.ch.waqas inayat
Prison Contact
Thirty-five percent of the respondents are reported to have spent some time in prison for their alleged involvement in a drug-related offence
As of 29 October 2005
International Obligations
Pakistan has ratified the following United Nations (UN) Conventions and regional bilateral treaties:
Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 as amended by the 1972 Protocol.
United Nations (UN) Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971.
United Nations(UN) Convention against Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 1988 and subsequent United Natrions (UN) resolutions, in particular the United Nations (UN) General Assembly s 20th Special Session Resolution S-20/4B.
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 1990.
Protocol on Drug Matters with Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Countries.
Extradition
Extradition treaties concluded by the British government with 19 countries were adopted by Pakistan. These countries are Argentina
, France
, Portugal
, Austria
, Greece
, San Marino
, Belgium
, Iraq
, Switzerland
, Colombia
, Liberia
, USA, Cuba
, Luxembourg
, Yugoslavia
, Denmark
, Monaco
, Ecuador
and Netherlands
respectively.
Pakistan has directly concluded Extradition Treaties with Australia
, Iran
, Maldives
, Turkey
, Egypt
, Italy
, Saudi Arabia
, Algeria
and Iran
Gulf Cooperation meeting was held in Islamabad in April 2004 due to Pakistan s efforts
Paris Pact Expert Roudtable Conference was held in Islamabad in April 2005 again die to the devoted and untiring efforts of Pakistan
, Iran
, Russia
, Egypt
, Nigeria
, UAE, Kyrgyzstan
, Romania
and Uzbekistan
.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with Indonesia
, Kuwait
, Syria
, Egypt
, Morocco
and Thailand
are in the pipeline.
! style="text-align:left;" | Federal Secretary : Mr.Tariq Khosa
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! style="text-align:left;" | Director General : Major General Shakeel Hussain
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! style="text-align:left;" | Department : Ministry of Narcotics Control, Government of Pakistan
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan is a federal parliamentary system, with an indirectly-elected President as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Pakistani Armed Forces, and an indirectly-elected Prime Minister as the Head of Government. The President’s appointment and term are...
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The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) is a government controlled organization in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
which targets the eradication of drug supply, drug dealing and organizing rehabilitation programmes. The ANF is a Pakistani police's special forces that is mandate to conduct difficult operations against the drug mafia and drug organizations. The Anti-Narcotics Force is currently headed by Director General Major General
Major General
Major general or major-general is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of sergeant major general. A major general is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of lieutenant general and senior to the ranks of brigadier and brigadier general...
Syed Shakeel Hussain.
History
The Pakistan Narcotics Board (PNB) was established in the Revenue Division in 1957 to fulfil Pakistan its obligations under the International Opium Convention of 1925. The Pakistan Narcotics Board consisted of representatives from the provincial governments and some federal ministries and divisions. Pakistan ratified the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 on 15 August 1965. To meet its obligations under the said Convention, the government, through a declaration dated 8 March 1973, renamed Pakistan Narcotics Board as the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board (PNCB).
The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was established in December 1991. In February 1995, PNCB and Anti Narcotics Task Force were merged to constitute the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), which is now the Premier Law Enforcement Agency in the field of narcotics control. The ANF is assigned to:
Streamline coordination procedures among law enforcement agencies for the implementation of international obligations.
Make earnest endeavours to attain a drug-free society.
Translate the government s objectives into reality on issues pertaining to narcotics control. At present, ANF is operating with around 1,500 personnel as against an authorized strength of 2,552.
Other organizations associated with narcotics control are: Airports Security Force, Pakistan Coast Guards, Customs, Provincial Excise and Taxation, Frontier Corps (NWFP and Balochistan), Frontier Constabulary, Pakistan Rangers (Punjab and Sindh), Political Levies/Khasadar Force, Provincial Police (NWFP Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan) and Pakistan Railways Police.
Under the Ministry of Interior, a separate division - the Narcotics Control Division was established in 1989 to exclusively deal with drug-related matters.
Policy Review Board
To monitor the policies of Federal Government a Policy Review Board headed by Minister for Narcotics Control comprising 14 members from relevant Federal and Provincial Ministries was setup in 1997. Since a separate ministry for Narcotics Control has been set up therefore there is a need to revise the composition of this body. Existing composition of the Policy Review Board is as follows
| Minister for Narcotics Control | Chairman |
| Minister for Health and Social Welfare | Member |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | Member |
| Minister of State for States and Frontier Regions | Member |
| Governor NWFP | Member |
| 4 Ministers incharge of Provincial Home Departments | Member |
| 4 Ministers incharge of Provincial Health Departments | Member |
| Minister for Narcotics Control(NWFP) | Member |
| Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control | Secretary/Member |
Narcotics Interdiction Committee
To make the coordinating role of the Federal Government effective and to ensure that narcotics interdiction by various law enforcement agencies proceeds under well- synchronized efforts, a Narcotics Interdiction Committee (NIC) has been set up with the following composition:
| Secretary Narcotics Control Division | Chairman |
| Inspector Generals of Police Punjab, Sindh, NWFP Balochistan, AJK, Islamabad Capital Territory and Northern Areas | Member |
| Heads of Federal Civil Armed Forces | Member |
| Director General, Federal Investigation Agency(FIA) | Member |
| Director General, Intelligence and Investigation (Customs and Excise), Revenue Division | Member |
| Director General of the Anti Narcotics Force(ANF) | Member |
ANF Office In Sialkot
ANF's Charter of Duty
Anti Norcotics Force (ANF) is responsible to perform the followingSupply Reduction
Limiting the smuggling trafficking and distribution of Narcotics
Coordinating eradication of opium poppy
Ensuring no heroin lab becomes functional
Inquire/Investigate assets of drug barons
Pursuing Legal cases relentlessly
'Demand Reduction'
Reducing the demand of illicit drugs through preventive education, treatment and rehabilitation as well as harm reduction programmes
Coordination Liaison at National and International Level
Enhancing international co-operation in the fight against drugs and liaison with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, International Narcotics Control Board, International Police, Narcotics Affairs Section (US Embassy), Drugs Enforcement Agency, Foreign Anti Narcotics Community, Drug Liaison Officers etc.
National Drug Abuse Assessment Study of Pakistan 2000-01
The past three decades have witnessed massive proliferation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Pakistan. The government has instituted a series of measures to address the situation. However, the formulation of a comprehensive drug abuse control strategy demanded a realistic assessment of the scope of the problem.The country s first National Survey on Drug Abuse (NSDA) was conducted in 1982. Its findings not only indicated a significant increase in the use of heroin in Pakistan but also predicted a similar trend for the future. Subsequent NSDAs were conducted in 1984, 1986, 1988 and 1993. All these surveys pointed towards a considerable increase in drug abuse.The government, held its last NSDAwith the assistance of the United Nations Drug Control Programme (UNDCP), with the name of National Drug Abuse Assessment Study 2000-2001.
The assessment study consists of three data collection studies namely, Key Informant, Treatment Registry and Four-Cities Study. Each of the studies can be treated as independent research. At the same time, however, it allows a comparison of indicated patterns from across the entire country by virtue of the statistical assumption that what applies to known data (i.e., actual geographical locales studied in detail), would also apply to similar locales (not studied in detail).
The study is geared to estimate the total population of hardcore heroin users, including intravenous drug users. For other drug types, increasing and decreasing trends and patterns have been assessed. The study s scope was ascertained in keeping with budgetary allocations.
It is important to note that this is an assessment study and not a survey as the estimates do not include drug use by household women, workplace, skilled and unskilled workers, students, transporters and recreational users.
Findings of the Study-Highlights
Prevalence
Among males in the age bracket of 15–45 years, there are 500,000 regular heroin users and drug injectors - an alarmingly high rate by international standards.
Major Drugs of Abuse
Cannabis, in one form or the other (marijuana, charas, etc.), is the most commonly used drug in Pakistan in terms of lifetime use and prevalence, followed by heroin, alcohol and psychotropic substances.
Rural/Urban
Charas/hashish is equally popular in urban and rural areas. Heroin abuse, however, is conspicuous as more of an urban phenomenon.
Literacy and Employment Rates
Heroin abusers, on the average, have six years of education. Of the total number of heroin users, 43% are unemployed and 26% are engaged in full-time employment.
Age Group
An examination of social and demographic factors reveals that 40% of the heroin abusers fall in the age bracket of 25–34 years.
Occupation
Occupational grouping indicates that the frequency of drug abuse is highest among people belonging to the skilled and unskilled labour categories (47%), followed by business persons (16%), agricultural workers (5%) and students (3%).
Means of Financial Support
Among drug users, 22% sustain themselves through casual work, 18% enjoy family support, 16% are beggars, 13% are drug peddlers, and 11% resort to petty thefts and pick-pocketing.
'Gender'
For most drug types, abuse is not as common and pervasive among women as it is among the male population. Psychotropic substances are the most common drugs of abuse among women. It has also been found that women comprise only 3% of the total number of patients being reported, making it an important area for intensive research.
Problems Associated with Drug Abuse
In all provinces (both urban and rural locales), heroin has been identified as the drug predominantly responsible for creating unrest in the society. Alcohol has been rated at number two. Whilst cannabis is the most commonly used drug in all areas, respondents do not necessarily perceive it as a cause of social upheaval. However, in some areas, cannabis-related troubles have been reported.
Current Drug Use
Among heroin users, 77% report using the drug on a daily basis. As for hashish/charas, 41% use it on a daily basis and 34% occasionally. Alcohol consumption remains more varied. However, most of the respondents (76%) report consuming alcohol twice or thrice a week or less, with only 10% reporting consumption for five or more days a week. Other significant drugs include opium and tranquilizers, which are currently being used by a quarter of all respondents. A majority of the hardcore drug abusers consists of multiple drug consumers - a fairly common phenomenon throughout the world.
Methods of Administration
As many as 73% of the total heroin users either smoke the drug or inhale its fumes while 11% sniff it and 15% inject it. Injecting drug use is accompanied by high incidence of practices associated with the spread of blood-borne infections.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
As for treatment and rehabilitation, 64% of the respondents report difficulties in getting treatment. For an overwhelming majority (80%), treatment is unaffordable. Lack of in-patient facilities in government hospitals is cited as the major deterrent for treatment by 23% of the respondents. Forty-four percent have received treatment for a drug problem at some stage in their lives. Ninety six percent have been treated for heroin addiction. Most of the addicts did not receive intensive or sustained therapy.ch.waqas inayat
Prison Contact
Thirty-five percent of the respondents are reported to have spent some time in prison for their alleged involvement in a drug-related offence
Extradition of Drug Traffickers
As of 29 October 2005
| Request for Extradition by the US | 22 | |
| Extradited | 8 | |
| Pending in Court | 5 | |
| Out of Country | 2 | |
| Not Yet Arrested | 6 | |
| Died | 1 |
International Obligations
Pakistan has ratified the following United Nations (UN) Conventions and regional bilateral treaties:
Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 as amended by the 1972 Protocol.
United Nations (UN) Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971.
United Nations(UN) Convention against Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 1988 and subsequent United Natrions (UN) resolutions, in particular the United Nations (UN) General Assembly s 20th Special Session Resolution S-20/4B.
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 1990.
Protocol on Drug Matters with Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Countries.
Extradition
Extradition treaties concluded by the British government with 19 countries were adopted by Pakistan. These countries are Argentina
Argentina
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, France
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, Portugal
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, Austria
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, Greece
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, San Marino
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, Belgium
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, Iraq
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, Switzerland
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, Colombia
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, Liberia
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, USA, Cuba
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, Luxembourg
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, Yugoslavia
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, Denmark
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, Monaco
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, Ecuador
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and Netherlands
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respectively.
Pakistan has directly concluded Extradition Treaties with Australia
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, Iran
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, Maldives
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, Turkey
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, Egypt
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, Italy
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, Saudi Arabia
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, Algeria
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and Iran
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Pakistan s International Initiatives
Pakistan hosted the Six Plus Two technical level meeting at Islamabad on 13–14 September 2001. The meeting was co-sponsored by Anti Norcotics Force (ANF), Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) and United Nations Drug Control Programme (UNDCP).Gulf Cooperation meeting was held in Islamabad in April 2004 due to Pakistan s efforts
Paris Pact Expert Roudtable Conference was held in Islamabad in April 2005 again die to the devoted and untiring efforts of Pakistan
Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs)
In order to make joint efforts for the control of drug trafficking, the Government of Pakistan has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with ChinaChina
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, Iran
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, Russia
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, Egypt
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, Nigeria
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, UAE, Kyrgyzstan
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, Romania
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and Uzbekistan
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.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with Indonesia
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, Kuwait
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, Syria
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, Egypt
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, Morocco
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and Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
are in the pipeline.