India, Feb. 11 -- India has signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in New Delhi.

The Agreement was signed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri for the Indian side and by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India Lindy Cameron CB OBE for the UK side.

It may be recalled that at the time of signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom in July 2025, both Governments had committed to concluding an Agreement on Social Security.

The Agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions for employees of both countries on temporary assignments in each...