NEW DELHI — India will host a two‑day meeting of anti‑drug enforcement agencies from the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—in Guwahati, Assam, on July 6 and 7, the Ministry of Home Affairs said. The gathering is intended to strengthen cooperation among the five countries in combating the trafficking and abuse of illicit narcotics, officials added.
The summit will bring together senior representatives from each member state’s drug control authorities, including India’s Narcotics Control Bureau, Brazil’s National Department of Drug Policies, Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service, China’s National Narcotics Control Commission and South Africa’s Department of Health’s drug‑control unit. Participants are expected to exchange intelligence, discuss best practices for interdiction, and explore joint operations to curb the flow of synthetic and plant‑based drugs across borders.
India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, who is slated to preside over the meeting, highlighted the “growing challenge of transnational drug networks” and underscored the need for coordinated action. He also noted that Guwahati’s strategic location near the India‑Bangladesh border makes it a suitable venue for discussions on regional drug routes.
Analysis: The meeting reflects India’s broader diplomatic push to position itself as a leader in multilateral security initiatives within the BRICS framework. By hosting the summit, New Delhi may seek to showcase its law‑enforcement capabilities and deepen ties with fellow BRICS members, particularly as global drug‑trafficking patterns shift toward synthetic opioids and methamphetamines. The focus on intelligence sharing could also serve India’s domestic priorities, given rising concerns over drug use in northeastern states. Observers note that the timing coincides with ongoing negotiations on other BRICS cooperation areas, such as trade and technology, suggesting a coordinated effort to present a united front on security challenges.
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– “India to host BRICS anti‑drug agencies meeting in Guwahati on July 6‑7 to strengthen global cooperation against drug trafficking,” Google News India, accessed July 2026, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8AFBVV95cUxORWtUQlg2QURCUXZjcTFUUDI5YUJFbGdPTGVmSndfU1Z4LVZuc0JtTUp5ak9felZDdjNpYUduZ0dMS01FU3JIRXNNMnZtYzAybHhvcnNmenoyNjZFOXU2b0hydjR1VDc5SGJDRG9ocVB4Wl94ZjB2a3lKcnUzbFh1N01MWThScUtkMjRCX2FNMU9IZFpNOTIwOHV2cDdqaGJyWFhtUUIwYlYwbG1kS0hfeF9VbGJ3VTN1RGVoMzFINWgtTWhxY0FYbF9ocllGVjJ3UkFicDBVRk1GX2hRVVY4X3dSNEpKeUFlWkxhRW5RY2o?oc=5
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