HEADS OF 3 BRANCHES OF GOVT. DECIDE TO INTENSIFY DRUG WAR

TEHRAN -- The heads of the executive, legislative, and judicial
branches of government held a meeting at the judiciary chief's office
on Monday.

During the meeting, President Ahmadinejad, Majlis Speaker Ali
Larijani, and Judiciary Chief Sadeq Amoli Larijani discussed a range
of regional and international issues, particularly the developments
occurring in the region.

The heads of three branches of government have decided to promote
cooperation on the campaign against illicit drugs, particularly
psychoactive drugs, Amoli Larijani told reporters after the meeting.

"I raised the issue of war on illicit drugs in the meeting," and asked
Mr. President to take the measures necessary to tackle the issue, he
added.