The two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting concluded successfully in Guwahati, bringing together senior officials from all 11 member nations while showcasing Northeast India’s growing capability to host high-level international engagements.

New Delhi, July 14, 2026: The two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting concluded successfully at Mayfair Spring Valley Resort in Guwahati, bringing together Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies and senior officials from all 11 BRICS member countries under India’s BRICS Presidency. Organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on July 6 and 7, 2026, the meeting focused on strengthening international cooperation to combat drug trafficking and organised crime, while reinforcing Guwahati’s emergence as a preferred destination for global policy engagements. As the host resort, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort provided accommodation and hospitality services for the visiting international delegates, ensuring a comfortable and seamless experience throughout the event.

The meeting was aimed at strengthening cooperation among BRICS nations to tackle the growing challenge of drug trafficking and organised crime. During the two-day discussions, member countries exchanged views on intelligence sharing for faster information exchange, operational coordination to improve joint action across borders, and capacity building to strengthen the capabilities of anti-drug agencies. The agenda also covered the growing threat of synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances (NPS), ways to prevent the misuse of precursor chemicals used in illegal drug production, measures to tackle darknet-enabled drug trafficking, and the use of digital technologies to strengthen enforcement.

The successful conclusion of the meeting reinforced Guwahati’s emergence as a destination for international cooperation and strategic policy dialogue. Hosting an engagement of this scale required world-class infrastructure and seamless hospitality. Set amidst lush greenery, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort hosted the official sessions and international delegation, leveraging its expansive event spaces, 260 rooms, cottages and villas, and dedicated guest services. The successful execution of the event reflects the resort’s capability to deliver high-profile government and diplomatic engagements with efficiency and the warmth of Northeast India’s hospitality.

Pardeep Siwach, General Manager, Mayfair Spring Valley Resort, said, “Hosting an international engagement of this significance goes far beyond providing a venue. It is about creating an environment where global leaders can engage in meaningful dialogue with complete

confidence and comfort. We are privileged to have welcomed delegates from all 11 BRICS member nations and to contribute, in our own way, to an event that strengthens international cooperation. Every experience at Mayfair is rooted in thoughtful service and a deep appreciation of the culture and hospitality of Northeast India. This reflects not only the capabilities of Mayfair Spring Valley Resort but also the growing readiness of the region to host engagements of global importance.”

The successful hosting of the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting reinforces Guwahati’s growing prominence as a destination for international conferences and strategic government engagements. It also strengthens the city’s position as the gateway to Northeast India, supported by world-class hospitality infrastructure and destinations such as Mayfair Spring Valley Resort that are equipped to host globally significant events while showcasing the region’s cultural richness and natural beauty.