Bahrain Minister hails Indian workers’ key role

TDT | Manama

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Labour and Social Development Minister and Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Board of Directors Chairman Jamil bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan briefed Indian External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister V. Muraleedharan on Bahrain’s efforts and its most prominent initiatives in the field of workforce protection in line with international labour standards.

 Humaidan highlighted the role of the Indian workers in building and advancing Bahrain in various sectors as he received the Indian Minister yesterday.

The meeting reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to develop them and enhance cooperation in human development and social care, and to benefit from leading experiences and investment opportunities that generate quality jobs.

Minister Muraleedharan stressed the deep relations between the two countries, pointing to the development, the growth Bahrain is witnessing in various fields and Bahrain’s international status in the field of human rights.

He lauded the Bahraini government’s efforts and measures to address the pandemic and provide protection for the workforce at their accomodations and work sites and maintain the stability of the labor market, as well as the legislative principles that protect labour rights.

 Muraleedharan praised the development of Bahrain’s legislative structure in the labour field to achieve the protection of basic principles and rights at work, in addition to comprehensive equality between the workers.