India, Jan. 28 -- Indian and US officials have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation to dismantle the illegal production and trafficking of illicit drugs and their precursor chemicals that threaten communities in both countries. The resolve was underscored during the inaugural Drug Policy Executive Working Group meeting held in Washington, DC, on January 20-21.

The meeting was opened by Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Sara Carter, who highlighted the shared commitment of President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhancing security cooperation and eradicating narco-terrorism.

The Executive Working Group was led by ONDCP Acting Deputy Director Debbie Seguin and Narcotic...