A high-level meeting was held between Mr. Oliver Stolpe, Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, and Pakistan, and the leadership of Nordik University.
During the meeting, Mr. Stolpe presented UNODC’s extensive international experience in combating drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, corruption, and other emerging global threats. He emphasized that education, awareness-raising, and preventive measures remain among the most effective and sustainable approaches to addressing drug abuse and transnational crime.
The University leadership, in turn, introduced Nordik as a modern academic hub that integrates education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, highlighting its commitment to developing socially responsible and globally competitive graduates.
The discussions focused primarily on protecting young people from harmful influences. Both parties explored opportunities for cooperation aimed at strengthening students’ resilience against drug abuse, promoting healthy lifestyles, implementing awareness campaigns, and developing joint educational and social initiatives that foster a culture of prevention and civic responsibility.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to hold a follow-up working meeting in September 2026 and to launch a phased implementation of joint preventive and educational projects designed to benefit students and the wider community.
