#MOP4 closing press release

UN treaty talks conclude with calls for cooperation to tackle illicit tobacco trade

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At #MOP4, which drew to a close yesterday, a number of important steps were established to further efforts to address the illicit tobacco trade.

In the coming years, we will observe the impact of MOP4’s decisions on global #publichealth.

The 4th Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products #MOP4 has begun today.

At this meeting, Parties to the Protocol will discuss strategies to counter the illicit trade in tobacco products including the smuggling and counterfeiting of cigarettes.

...nicotine industry interference tactics included direct lobbying of parties to the treaty, attempts to dominate national delegations, the use of front groups" #FTCT #COP11 #MOP4

🚭🌍The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products gives countries tools to crack down on illegal tobacco—tracking, enforcement, international cooperation

🗓 Coming up #MOP4 will convene week of Nov 24, 2025, at WHO HQ in Geneva—a key moment to drive 🌎action forward.
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🚨 Just released: The provisional agendas for #FCTCCOP11 and #MOP4 are now available ❗️

#COP11 🔗
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