India today signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in New Delhi. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said that this agreement was signed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron.
The Ministry added that the Agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions for employees of both countries on temporary assignments in each other’s territories for period of up to 36 months. It said that the agreement will support mobility and continued social security coverage of the employees on short term overseas assignments. The Ministry further said that this agreement forms part of India’s trade deal with the UK and shall come into effect together with the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement.
