May 18 2021

Negotiations Underway for Social Security Agreements Between BRICS Countries

Source: IBFD Tax Research Platform News

According to a press release of 13 May 2021, published by the Indian Ministry of Labour & Employment, the BRICS countries (Brazil, China (People's Rep.), India, Russia and South Africa) resolved to enter into discussions with each other leading towards the signing of social security agreements between them, during the 1st BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting held virtually from 11 to 12 May 2021. Further developments will be reported as they occur.