X. Explain the italicized grammar constructions in the following sentences. 1. The "Paris Pact process" has been a framework for a number of important events and vigorous practical measures aimed at mobilizing efforts of the

1. The "Paris Pact process" has been a framework for a number of important events and vigorous practical measures aimed at mobilizing efforts of the international community to suppress the drug trafficking via Central and South-West Asia.

2. The Foreign Ministers and heads of delegations of 55 countries seriously affected by the traffic and abuse of opium and heroin produced in Afghanistan held in Moscow their second conference on the subject.

3. The Conference focused specially on issues related to the illicit production and trafficking of narcotics and their precursors.

4. The Conference focused on measures to further strengthen international and regional cooperation in the framework of the “Paris Pact Process” including health and social issues.

5. By adopting this Declaration, the Participants confirmed the continuing validity of the main provisions of the “Paris I” final document.

XI. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your reasons.

a) The spread in the use and trafficking of illicit drugs makes it urgent to intensify joint efforts to address this global threat.

b) The conferences on drug combating should be held on a regular basis.

Measures Against Drug Threat