provisional application of the Convention and preparing for its full implementation. They reported that, at the regional level, a consistent approach to the Convention and common standards for its implementation had - 21 - been defined; model legislation were being drafted and bilateral or multilateral agreements were being negotiated in the areas of extradition, confiscation of proceeds and mutual legal assistance. Reference was made, inter alia , to the Mutual Assistance Scheme agreed upon by the Commonwealth Ministers of Justice, which served as a basis for bilateral treaty negotiation programmes. One representative reported that the Pompidou Group had established a working group on the implementation of the Convention; he invited Eastern European countries that enjoyed guest status in the Council of Europe to take part in the working group. Mention was made of the joint initiative of four German-speaking countries to prepare a German translation of the Convention. 86. One representative referred to the international summit held at Madrid at the end of 1989 with the participation of representatives of Bolivia, Colombia, France, Italy, Peru, Spain and United States. The application of the 1988 Convention had been a major item on the agenda and various agreements on assistance and co-operation had been concluded on matters relating to the Convention. 87. Some representatives emphasized that the principles of national sovereignty, the territorial integrity of States, and non-intervention in the domestic affairs of other States should be strictly adhered to in applying the Convention. 88. The need to conciliate drug control imperatives with due respect for human rights was also commented upon. One observer referred to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, 8/ adopted under the auspices of the Council of Europe. One representative stated that, in his country, a tribunal of constitutional guarantees had been established to hear 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation and application of a convention, specifically the 1988 Convention, which is related to international cooperation on drug control. The text mentions the drafting of model legislation, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and international summits, indicating a focus on international cooperation and law enforcement.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief