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<p>Burma remains the main source of drugs in the region and is the world’s second
largest producer of opium poppy, which along with illicit trade of jade, provides
significant sources of income that have helped fuel Burma’s internal conflicts. The
production of methamphetamine is also a growing concern, with the majority of the
production in Burma exported to neighbouring countries. <br><br>We are aware of plans
for improved cooperation between the nations of the Mekong region, including Burma,
to tackle the illicit drugs trade. This includes the recent establishment of a regional
centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand, staffed by drugs enforcement officers from Burma,
Thailand, China and Laos. The UK welcomes these efforts and encourages coordination
with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime.</p>
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