Developing practical cooperation with due regard to the UNODC
mandate in these areas to undermine organized crime networks involved
in illicit traffic in opiates, including:
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Enhancing the exchange of information on financial flows,
linked to illicit traffic in opiates, including bank deposits,
investments and property, using the existing mechanisms to the
fullest extent possible;
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Providing effective mutual legal assistance in a timely manner
to tackle illicit financial flows in compliance with the 1988 United
Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances, the 2000 United Nations Convention against
Transnational Organized Crime, and the 2003 United Nations Convention
against Corruption;
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Providing support in developing national legislation,
expertise, enforcement and administrative procedures consistent with
established international standards to combat money-laundering and to
train personnel in relevant fields;
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Exchanging best practices in detection and suppression of
financial flows linked to illicit traffic in opiates, including by
inviting Paris Pact partners to continue and enhance cooperation with
the private sector as appropriate;
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Encouraging studies by relevant international and regional
organizations and mechanisms in cooperation with UNODC, to determine
the most effective ways and means to detect and block financial flows
linked to the illicit traffic in opiates;
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Encouraging UNODC, with due regard to its mandate, to consult
with the Paris Pact partners, and while respecting national
legislation, to explore with relevant international financial
institutions the feasibility of new and innovative approaches to
financing the prevention and the fight against illicit traffic in
opiates, including consideration of whether and how confiscated
proceeds of crime might be further mobilized.
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