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BRICS Adopts Guwahati Declaration on Anti-Drug Cooperation Under India’s Chairmanship

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08 Jul 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:July 7, 20262-day meetingGuwahati, Assam40+ Ministries100 major cartels targetVision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)
Bodies:BRICSNCBMinistry of Home Affairs
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What This Article Covers

1.BRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration on July 7, 2026, at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting held in Guwahati, Assam, under India's BRICS chairmanship.

2.The declaration calls for enhanced cooperation against illicit drug trafficking, synthetic drugs, New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), and misuse of digital platforms and maritime routes.

3.India proposed establishing a BRICS Virtual Working Group and enhanced cross-border training initiatives to strengthen real-time intelligence sharing and joint operations.

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The BRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration on July 7, 2026, during the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting in Assam, under India's chairmanship. The declaration reaffirms a joint commitment to combat illicit drug trafficking, synthetic drugs, and new psychoactive substances through intelligence sharing, digital tools, and cross-border cooperation.

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Date of AdoptionJuly 7, 2026
Meeting DurationTwo days (July 6-7, 2026)
Host City/StateGuwahati, Assam
ChairmanshipIndia (BRICS Chairmanship 2026)
Participating CountriesBrazil, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, UAE
India's Lead AgencyNarcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
NCB Director-GeneralAnurag Garg
India's Domestic Vision DocumentVision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029)
Release Date of Vision DocumentJune 26, 2026

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  • ›Date of Adoption: July 7, 2026
  • ›Meeting Duration: Two days (July 6-7, 2026)
  • ›Target this Data: July 7, 2026 — date of adoption of the Guwahati Declaration
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) — India's lead agency
  • ›Target this Meeting: Two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting, Guwahati, Assam, under India's BRICS chairmanship

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Which Indian agency led the Indian delegation at the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting?

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Consider the following statements regarding the Guwahati Declaration:

1. The declaration was adopted at the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting held in Guwahati, Assam, under India's BRICS chairmanship.

2. The declaration focuses solely on economic cooperation and trade among BRICS nations.

3. India proposed the establishment of a BRICS Virtual Working Group for anti-drug cooperation.

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On which date was the Guwahati Declaration adopted by the BRICS nations?

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What is the primary objective of the Guwahati Declaration adopted by BRICS nations?

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