Sources have told that India, on Monday has got the backing of Switzerland in its bid to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) ahead of the group’s crucial meeting and the two countries have also resolved to strengthen cooperation in combating tax evasion and black money.
The Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann has declared his country’s support to India’s membership in the 48 member grouping after holding comprehensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two leaders also had talks on stepping up ties in areas of trade, investment and vocational training.
Mr. Modi has told that the NSG looks after critical issues relating to the nuclear sector and its membership will help India expand its atomic energy sector and has also said combating the menace of black money and tax evasion was “shared priority” for both the countries.
They have also discussed the need for an early and expeditious exchange of information to bring to justice the tax offenders
