Press Release: The European Commission signs agreement with India on employment and social affairs

The European Commission and the Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen dialogue and exchange on employment and social affairs issues of common interest. It follows a decision at the EU-India Summit in September 2005 to reinforce cooperation between the two partners, including in the area of employment and social policy. It will provide the framework to exchange ideas on areas such as social protection, social cohesion, labour legislation, employment, labour relations and social dialogue. The first exchange under the new agreement – a high-level joint seminar on skills, training and employment – starts on 27 November 2006.