article 5 of the 1988 Convention. Mention was made of the work undertaken by the Financial Action Task Force established following the meeting of Heads of State and Government held in Paris in July 1989, which brought together finance officials from 15 countries, and, in particular, of its forthcoming recommendations for future action to combat money laundering. 25. Some speakers commended the United Nations for its activities in the field of drug law enforcement, particularly the development of the system of meetings of heads of national drug law enforcement agencies, and emphasized the need to strengthen its role in law enforcement-related assistance, such as - 10 - training, the provision of equipment and intelligence-gathering. One speaker expressed support for the establishment, under the aegis of the United Nations, of a comprehensive drug intelligence system accessible to all countries. Such a system was necessary in order to facilitate the adoption of effective measures against illicit traffic. One representative suggested that a review of diverse international law enforcement activities should be undertaken, with a view to considering the establishment of a mechanism for co-ordination. 26. Several speakers informed the Commission of recent legislative measures adopted by their Governments that would enable them to ratify or accede to the 1988 Convention in 1990. Those measures would also permit the provisional application of some of the provisions of the Convention pending its entry into force. Particular reference was made to the adoption of legislative provisions encompassing the offences covered in the 1988 Convention with a view to providing more stringent penalties as an effective deterrent to drug trafficking. Some speakers indicated that their Governments were reviewing their national drug control strategies in order to determine what other stringent measures could be taken to curtail the supply of and reduce the demand for illicit drugs. One representative indicated that, under recently 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and law enforcement efforts related to drug trafficking, with references to the 1988 Convention, the Financial Action Task Force, and the United Nations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text is related to international policy or diplomacy.

**Category**
International trade, Health