The Asian National Chapters meeting was held in person in Bali, Indonesia, on August 16-17, 2024. During this meeting, Mohammad Nasib Ahmadi, the founder of the Welfare Association for the Development of Afghanistan (WADAN), represented the ISSUP Afghanistan National Chapter. He provided updates on the re-establishment of the chapter, highlighting its achievements, challenges, recommendations, and future plans. The meeting aimed to collaboratively brainstorm strategies for the development of National Chapters, discuss the ISSUP Regional DDR Plan, and explore opportunities for future cooperation among country offices. A key focus was enhancing the representation of Asian National Chapters at the upcoming 2025 ISSUP Regional Conference.

On the second day, representatives from various national chapters participated in an academic overview and discussion on Low Barrier Models of Care for Substance Use Disorders. The dialogue emphasized the expanding role of nurses and the need to tailor these approaches to the unique circumstances of each country.