<h1>India-UK Free Trade Agreement ministers defend national insurance exemptions for short-term Indian workers</h1> Two trade ministers defended the recently finalized India-UK Free Trade Agreement at a London forum, addressing criticism over national insurance exemptions for short-term Indian workers. The Indian minister argued the provision prevents double taxation and benefits both nations, while the UK minister stated British workers would not be negatively impacted. Both officials emphasized the strategic partnership's complementary nature and predicted bilateral trade would double within five years. This marked their first joint public appearance since the FTA's conclusion.