question of the enhancement of the role of the United Nations in the fight against illicit drugs and formulated its views thereon for the benefit of the work of the General Assembly at its seventeenth special session, pursuant to Assembly decision 44/410, paragraph (d). 2. Both the members of the Commission and the observers sent by Governments have collaborated intensively with a view to complying with the request of the Assembly. The Commission established an Ad Hoc Committee of the Whole to consider and, where possible, to agree on the many proposals put forward, both by regional groups, i.e. the Group of 77 and the member States of the European Economic Community, and by the representatives of individual countries. The views expressed and the proposals made are contained in chapter II of the Commission's report, as well as in the documents annexed to it. 3. The Commission regrets that it was not possible, owing to lack of time, to reach a consensus on a series of measures which, taken as a whole, could serve as comments on the draft global programme of action against narcotic drugs, involving both the competent bodies of the United Nations and the Member States. However, the Commission considers that the statements made in the plenary meetings and the suggestions contained in chapter II of its report constitute a basis for further deliberation and decision-making. All of these inputs are witness to the world-wide resolve of Governments to pursue their commitments under the international drug control treaties and to further strengthen their bilateral and multilateral co-operation in this area. 4. With a view to facilitating the work of the Assembly, the Commission has identified the following general principles for guidance in the development of the global programme of action: (a) The international drug control treaties form the basis for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the role of the United Nations in combating illicit drugs, which suggests a connection to health and law enforcement issues. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations and cooperation.

**Category**
Health, International relations