covered by the Sub-Commission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in the Near and Middle East * The Commission on Narcotic Drugs . Emphasizing the need for training of drug laboratory personnel in the area covered by the Sub-Commission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in the Near and Middle East, one of the regions most affected by illicit drugs, 1. Calls for the establishment of a subregional drug laboratory, with the agreement of the States in the region, by which regular training would be provided on the basis of international standards; 2. Requests the Division of Narcotic Drugs to initiate steps to establish the subregional laboratory relying on extrabudgetary resources; 3. Invites the States concerned to make available the necessary resources for the establishment of the laboratory. 7 (S-XI). Exchange of drug liaison officers among States members of the Sub-Commission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Matters in the Near and Middle East * The Commission on Narcotic Drugs . Aware of the need to strengthen regional co-operation between law enforcement agencies, especially in the collection and exchange of operational drug law enforcement intelligence information, on a case-by-case basis, and to facilitate the effective application of such investigative techniques as controlled delivery, * See paragraph 128 above. - 36 - Bearing in mind article 9 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1/ adopted in 1988, that would require States parties to the Convention to co-operate closely with one another, with a view to enhancing the effectiveness of counteraction by law enforcement agencies, Invites Governments of member States of the Sub-Commission on Illicit Drug Traffic and Related Natters in the Near and Middle East to consider the exchange of drug liaison officers. 1/ E/CONF.82/15 and Corr.2. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Near and Middle East region. It mentions the establishment of a subregional drug laboratory and the exchange of drug liaison officers between countries. This suggests that the text is related to international security and law enforcement, rather than any of the other categories.

**Category**
Health, International trade