Giorgi Gakharia - We have to maintain balance in order not to provoke encouragement by liberalization of drug policy
Giorgi Gakharia - We have to maintain balance in order not to provoke encouragement by liberalization of drug policy

“Discussion on the important issue of drag policy continues for a long, which does not serve for improving  the situation” – Georgia’s Minister of Internal Affairs Giorgi Gakharia made this statement during the Inter-agency Commission session. The drug policy is the main issue of discussion at today’s sitting.

As he noted, wasting the time will not improve the situation.

“We speak based on the statistical data, especially in terms of realization of drugs. Here we really see the risks. We believe that in this direction the strict approaches should be maintained and in some cases penalty can be tightened. However we understand that humane, complex drug policy is the only solution. I would like to note that our humane policy and approach toward drug consumption should be absolutely balanced in order not to provoke encouragement in consumption”, – Minister of Internal Affairs said.

According to him, the issue should be discussed on one platform, where all the agencies will be involved.