At today’s (May 14, 2025) meeting of the Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy of the State Great Hural (Parliament), a draft resolution was discussed to issue directives to the Government of Mongolia.

At its January 15, 2025 meeting, the Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy reviewed information from the Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs and related agencies regarding the social dangers caused by narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, as well as preventive measures being implemented. Based on proposals made by Members of Parliament, the draft resolution includes specific actions to be taken.

The Committee Chair, G. Temuulen, emphasized the rapid increase in illegal use of narcotic and psychotropic substances in recent years. He highlighted that about 50 percent of users are young people aged 18-25, which poses a serious social threat. He underlined that the State Great Hural must give focused attention to preventing the use and harm of these substances. The increasing narcotics use is a concerning issue affecting national security. Therefore, the Committee has drafted a resolution with seven directives to give the Government time-bound instructions. During the meeting, Members of Parliament asked questions and expressed their views. The draft resolution was adopted by majority vote.

The illegal trafficking and use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is increasing annually, causing serious harm to public health and genetic heritage, and potentially threatening national security. Therefore, the Committee directed the Government to promptly draft and submit to the State Great Hural proposals to amend and improve the Law on Control of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and related legislation.

Due to the rise in illegal circulation of new types of narcotic and psychotropic substances, the resolution also calls for the regular update, registration, and control of lists of banned, restricted, and regulated substances in Mongolia, including those not yet listed under international treaties to which Mongolia is a party.

Furthermore, the resolution instructs the establishment of a health and social protection service system to provide professional assistance, counseling, treatment, and psychological support to individuals using or dependent on narcotics and psychotropic substances. It also mandates the development and implementation of educational and awareness programs tailored to children, youth, and parents about the harms and consequences of narcotic use, with the training of instructors to carry out these programs.