Jordan, Egypt Explore New Framework For Egyptian Labor Recruitment
Date
1/30/2025 2:02:43 PM
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Jan. 30 (Petra) –
Minister of
labor Khaled Al-Bakkar met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Gibran, to discuss a new framework for the recruitment of Egyptian workers to Jordan.
The discussion, held on the sidelines of the second Global Labor
market conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on ensuring that the new recruitment mechanism would address the potential issue of labor migration from specific sectors, such as agriculture, to others. Both ministers emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation to maintain sectoral stability.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Labor, Al-Bakkar and Minister Gibran, accompanied by Jordan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Haitham Abu Al-Foul, also stressed the need for the new mechanism to prioritize the recruitment of skilled and trained Egyptian workers in sectors where demand is high in the Jordanian market.
The ministers highlighted that this collaboration is a reflection of the long-standing and strong bilateral relations between the two countries, built on mutual trust and shared interests, and directed by the leadership of both nations.
Al-Bakkar further noted that his ministry would work closely with Jordanian industry sectors, including chambers of commerce and key sectors such as construction and agriculture, to assess their labor needs. This will allow for coordinated efforts with Egyptian authorities to streamline the recruitment process.
Minister Gibran reiterated Egypt's commitment to ensuring that Egyptian workers are fully informed of their rights and obligations under Jordanian labor laws, underscoring Egypt's focus on supplying a qualified workforce to meet Jordan's specific sectoral needs.
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