A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for combating narcotics trafficking and further developing police cooperation was signed between India and Australia here on Tuesday to address bilateral concerns regarding illicit trafficking and drug abuse.
The MoU was signed between Ministry of External Affairs, Secretary (East), Anil Wadhwa and Australian Minister for Justice Michael Keenan.
It places priority on tackling illicit trade, diversion of precursors, asset forfeiture and drug money laundering.
It will also promote capacity building and help develop strategies and procedures for operations to disrupt and dismantle transnational narcotic related threats.
Five MoUs have been signed between India and Australia during Prime Minister Modi's visit to the country from November 16 to November 18.
Prime Minister Modi, who was in Canberra today, has now left for Melbourne after which he will depart for Fiji for the third leg of his three-nation, 10 day trip.
