Archive · 28 Jan 2026
India and US Commit to Combating Illicit Drugs
India and the United States had their first meeting to talk about how to stop illegal drugs.
They both promised to work together to stop the production and selling of these drugs.
They also want to make sure that the medicines we use are safe.
The leaders from both countries said this is very important for keeping people safe.
They will keep working together to make sure their countries are safe from drugs.
India and the United States held their first meeting to discuss drug policy in Washington on January 20-21.
Both countries committed to strengthening cooperation to dismantle illegal drug production and trafficking.
The meeting was led by ONDCP's Acting Deputy Director Debbie Seguin and NCB's Deputy Director General Monika Ashish Batra.
They emphasized the importance of a whole-of-government approach to secure the pharmaceutical supply chain.
The drug crisis is now considered a core national security priority for both countries.
- Who
- India and the United States
- What
- Inaugural meeting of the US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group
- When
- January 20-21
- Where
- Washington, United States
- Why
- To address the global drug challenge and foster a safer and healthier future
- Meeting Date
- January 20-21
- Location
- Washington, United States
- US Representative
- Sara Carter (ONDCP Director)
- Indian Representative
- Vinay Kwatra (Indian Ambassador)
- Commitment
- Strengthening bilateral cooperation to dismantle illegal drug production and trafficking