INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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.
