Cabinet approves signing pact with UK for info sharing, prevent customs offences
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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2021, 03:54 PM IST
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The agreement will provide a legal framework for sharing of information and intelligence between the Customs authorities of the two countries and help in the proper application of Customs laws, prevention and investigation of Customs offences and the facilitation of legitimate trade.
PTI
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of an agreement between India and the UK for sharing information and prevent Customs offences. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement between the Government of Republic of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters, an official statement said.