Egyptian Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad recently visited Jordan, where he met with members of the Egyptian community, including the Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan, Khalid Al-Abyad. During the meeting, Raddad emphasized that the Egyptian government prioritizes the care and protection of Egyptian citizens abroad, in line with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives. He also highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation with Jordan in the fields of labor, employment, and vocational training.
Raddad stressed the need for continuous coordination with the Jordanian side on various labor and employment issues, which serves the common interests of both countries. He also instructed the Egyptian labor representation office in the Jordanian embassy to intensify its efforts and enhance its presence among Egyptian workers in Jordan. This includes monitoring their working conditions, listening to their concerns, and providing necessary support and guidance.
The Minister of Labor emphasized that Egyptian workers abroad are considered ambassadors of Egypt, and their care and protection are a shared responsibility. He also highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the risks of irregular recruitment methods and the need to deal with authorized channels only. This, he said, is crucial to protecting the rights and safety of Egyptian youth.
During the meeting, Raddad listened to various concerns and questions from members of the Egyptian community in Jordan, including issues related to working conditions and residence. He directed that these issues be investigated and addressed promptly, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The Minister also emphasized the need for developing a comprehensive system for labor abroad, in parallel with efforts to train and qualify Egyptian youth according to international labor market needs.
Raddad highlighted the importance of electronic linkage between the Egyptian and Jordanian Ministries of Labor, which facilitates the recruitment of Egyptian workers in Jordan and reviews employment contracts. This, he said, helps to maximize the benefits of available job opportunities and limit the phenomenon of illegal recruitment. The meeting also discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Egyptian embassy, Jordanian authorities, and relevant Egyptian agencies to serve the interests of Egyptian workers in Jordan.
The Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan, Khalid Al-Abyad, emphasized that the Egyptian embassy in Jordan prioritizes communication with the Egyptian community and monitoring their affairs. He also highlighted the embassy's efforts to provide necessary support to Egyptian citizens in Jordan, within the framework of relevant laws and regulations. Members of the Egyptian community in Jordan expressed their appreciation for the Minister's efforts to communicate with them and address their concerns.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of continued coordination between the Egyptian Ministry of Labor, the Egyptian embassy in Jordan, and relevant agencies to promote the welfare of Egyptian workers in Jordan. Key issues discussed included the need for enhanced cooperation between Egypt and Jordan on labor issues, the importance of protecting Egyptian workers' rights, and the necessity of promoting awareness about irregular recruitment methods.
Key points
- Egypt and Jordan to enhance cooperation on labor issues
- Egyptian Minister of Labor emphasizes need to protect workers' rights
- Electronic linkage between Ministries of Labor to facilitate recruitment of Egyptian workers in Jordan
