BRICS nations adopt Guwahati Declaration to combat drug trafficking
BRICS nations have adopted the Guwahati Declaration to enhance cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime. The agreement emphasizes intelligence sharing, the use of digital tools, and evidence-based drug demand reduction strategies.
Why it matters
This declaration signals a unified regional effort to address the evolving threats of synthetic drugs and the misuse of digital platforms by criminal networks.
The BRICS nations on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen cooperation to prevent and combat illicit drug trafficking and related organised transnational crime.
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