All Entities Need To Comply With Law And Regulations, Jaishankar Tells UK On I-T 'Surveys' At BBC Offices
EAM S Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secy Cleverly held a bilateral meeting Wednesday on the eve of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting that will be held on March 2.
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has told the United Kingdom that all foreign entities operating in India need to comply with Indian laws and regulations, according to official sources. Jaishankar said this to UK’s Foreign Minister James Cleverly, who raised the issue of 'surveys' by Indian tax agencies at the offices of British media conglomerate BBC in Delhi and Mumbai.
“UK Foreign Secretary brought up BBC tax issue with EAM today. He was firmly told that all entities operating in India must comply fully with relevant laws and regulations,” said an official source.
Jaishankar and Cleverly held a bilateral meeting Wednesday on the eve of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting that will be held on March 2.
“Began the morning with a bilateral meeting with Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly of the UK. Reviewed the progress in our relationship since our last discussion. Noted in particular the commencement of the Young Professional Scheme,” Jaishankar said in a tweet after his meeting with the British minister.
Began the morning with a bilateral meeting with Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly of the UK.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 1, 2023
Reviewed the progress in our relationship since our last discussion. Noted in particular the commencement of the Young Professional Scheme. pic.twitter.com/R3aUvX1U4Z
India and the UK stand united as friends and partners.
— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) March 1, 2023
We are working together for the benefit of both our great nations 🇬🇧🇮🇳
@DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/mBvITvx2wf