AMMAN — The
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply and
Minister of Labor, Youssef Al-Shamali, revealed that there are currently 33,000
male and female workers in Jordan, with the majority serving as domestic
workers.
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This announcement came during the signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopian Minister of Labor and Skills, Mofrehat
Kamel, at the Ministry of Labor building in Amman on Tuesday.
Renewing the
MoU between Jordan and Ethiopia, the agreement
specifically focuses on the recruitment of workers and has undergone thorough
technical evaluations by experts from both countries during meetings held at
the Ministry of Labor over a two-day period.
Shamali emphasized the Jordanian
Labor Ministry's commitment
to strengthening bilateral cooperation and ensuring the well-being and rights
of non-Jordanian workers, including domestic workers of various nationalities,
such as Ethiopian workers.
The ministry aims to secure safe working environments and
preserve labor rights for these individuals, according to Hala News.
In response, Kamel expressed her country's eagerness to
enhance collaboration with Jordan across multiple sectors, highlighting the
significance of renewing the MoU between the two nations.
As part of their
visit, Kamel and her accompanying delegation also engaged with representatives
from the Syndicate of Owners of Recruitment Offices and the General Federation
of the Jordan Trade Union, further reinforcing ties between the two countries.
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