Archive · 17 Nov 2025
India, UK Finalizing Social Security Agreement
India and the UK are close to finishing a deal that will let Indian workers in the UK pay social security only in one country.
They've also made good progress in trade talks with the EU, New Zealand, Peru, and Chile.
The ASEAN trade review is ongoing.
India and UK negotiating Double Contribution Convention (DCC)
DCC to exempt Indian professionals from UK social security payments for up to 3 years
CETA agreement signed in July, awaiting ratification
India in final phase of FTA talks with EU and nearing completion with New Zealand
Negotiations with Peru, Chile, and ASEAN progressing
- Who
- India, UK, EU, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, ASEAN countries
- What
- Negotiating trade and social security agreements
- When
- CETA signed in July, DCC negotiations ongoing, FTA talks nearing completion
- Where
- India, UK, EU, New Zealand, Peru, Chile, ASEAN countries
- Why
- To facilitate trade and protect workers' rights
- Agreement
- Double Contribution Convention (DCC)
- Duration of exemption
- Up to 3 years
- Status of CETA
- Signed, awaiting ratification
- Status of EU FTA talks
- Final phase
- Status of New Zealand FTA talks
- Near completion