'Hope It Continues': US President Donald Trump Praises PM Modi's Crackdown on Opium Production
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US President Donald Trump has publicly commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proactive measures and ongoing efforts to curb illicit opium cultivation and combat drug production in India. Despite India remaining on Washington's official list of major countries producing or transiting illegal drugs, the US administration acknowledged New Delhi's firm stance against narcotics. In an official statement released by the US State Department, President Trump expressed optimism, stating that he looks forward to sustained bilateral cooperation under the US-India Drug Policy Framework.
India Included in the 2027 US Drug Transit List Alongside Global Nations
For the upcoming year 2027, the United States has included India on its annual list of major illicit drug transit and production nations, a roster that encompasses more than 20 countries worldwide, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. US officials clarified that a country's inclusion on this administrative list does not automatically imply a failure by national governments to combat substance abuse. Instead, these classifications often reflect geographic positioning, international trade routes, and various external socioeconomic factors inherent to specific regions.
Dismantling Global Drug Cartels and Strengthening US-India Ties
Highlighting broader counter-narcotics strategies, President Trump emphasized the historic progress achieved by his administration in dismantling transnational drug cartels and narco-terrorist networks. Pointing to significant operational milestones, he noted that drug seizures at the US southern border have dropped by more than half. Diplomatic analysts view Trump's praise for India's domestic drug policies as a positive indicator of strengthening strategic collaboration between Washington and New Delhi in addressing international security and public health challenges.
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