X. Explain the italicized grammar constructions in the following sentences. 1. Ten years ago, when restoration of the Great Silk Road was started, the country-participants were eager to create a short route connecting Asia and

1. Ten years ago, when restoration of the Great Silk Road was started, the country-participants were eager to create a short route connecting Asia and Europe.

2. In January 2007, the International Conference on Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking via the “Great Silk Route” brought together representatives of 14 countries.

3. Currently, there are people who wish to use the Great Silk Route with the malicious intention of abusing the economic integrity between countries.

4. The Azeri government, recognizing the eradication of illegal drug smuggling as a national goal, expressed its support of the efforts of the international community in this direction.

5. Uncontrolled territories could be viewed as an open market and everything could be happening there.

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

a) Controlling the borders between Asian and European states is a complicated undertaking for the law-enforcement bodies.

b) The restoration of the Great Silk Route has increased not only favourable trade and economic relations between the countries, but also the opportunities for rising drug-related crime.

Unit 9.3

Convention on Psychotropic Substances

The Outlook and History of the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.