NEW DELHI: In a further escalation of the BBC tax survey problem, UK foreign secretary James Cleverly raised action versus the leading civil service broadcaster by Indian authorities in a meeting with his Indian equivalent, S Jaishankar, on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers meeting here Wednesday.
According to Indian sources, Jaishankar securely informed Cleverly all entities running in India needs to totally adhere to appropriate laws and regulations.The UK federal government had actually defended BBC last week in a House of Commons argument on the concern, stating it defended the broadcaster and its editorial flexibility and that it had raised the issue with the Indian federal government.
The conversations I had with him (Jaishankar) are best to keep with him.
I did raise it (the BBC problem), Cleverly informed Reuters after his meeting with the Indian minister.
One of the advantages of having such a strong and professional relationship with Dr Jaishankar is I am able to raise, and undoubtedly he brings up with me, a few of these delicate issues, Cleverly added.In the bilateral, the two sides sought to strengthen ties in defence and security, trade and financial investment.
The 2 leaders likewise talked about the circumstance in Ukraine and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Referred to as studies, and not raids, by income-tax authorities, the action followed BBCs airing of a documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots that featured claims against PM Narendra Modi in his function as then Gujarat chief minister.
UK authorities had said on the day of the searches at BBC offices that they were closely keeping an eye on the situation.Government sources here said they had earlier too conveyed to UK that BBC had to adhere to regional laws.
UK opposition though sees the raids as vindictive action and MPs have exhorted the federal government to raise the concern with India.Cleverly gotten here in India on Wednesday to take part in the G20 foreign ministers conference.
In the bilateral, the 2 sides sought to strengthen incorporate defence and security, trade and investment.
The two leaders also went over the circumstance in Ukraine and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
According to the British high commission, Cleverly will likewise announce the development of the UKs very first Tech Envoy to the Indo-Pacific region who, it said in a declaration, will boost ties with India as a concern.
This envoy is the second of its kind to be announced by the UK (after the consultation of a Tech Envoy to the United States in late 2020) and demonstrates our commitment to the area and tech-diplomacy, it said.
India and the UK stand unified as pals and partners.
We are interacting for the benefit of both our great countries, tweeted Cleverly after the meeting.During his visit, Cleverly also marked the opening of the Young Professionals Scheme, described by the UK as an enthusiastic brand-new collaboration between the two nations, which allows 3,000 Brits and 3,000 Indians a year the right to live and operate in the other nation for up to 2 years.
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