(Ahmed Mansoor) Great news for Pakistani skilled workers, Pakistan and Oman have agreed to soon finalize the MoU on labor and manpower exchange, the agreement will facilitate the movement of Pakistani workers to Oman. Facilitation, upgradation of training centers and further increase in remittances are expected.
Pakistan and Oman have agreed to soon finalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a major development regarding the exchange of labor and manpower, under which the movement of Pakistani manpower to Oman will be facilitated. which will further strengthen the economic relations between the two countries, this decision was taken after a meeting between Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Oman’s Labor Minister Dr. Mahad bin Saeed bin Ali Baween in Muscat. done during
Three-day visit and important meetings
Chaudhry Salik Hussain is currently on a 3-day visit to Oman where he is meeting various ministers and will also inaugurate the new branch of Pakistan International School in Muscat. Informed about the steps to be taken to improve the labor immigration process and increase the professional skills of Pakistani workers.
Training and marketing of Pakistani workers
Chaudhry Salik Hussain said that technical training centers in Pakistan are being upgraded according to modern requirements so that the Pakistani workforce can be trained according to the certification requirements of other countries including Oman. Invited for mutual cooperation and also proposed investment for training workers according to the needs of the Omani market.
Presence of Pakistani workforce in Oman
About 360,000 Pakistani workers are currently working in Oman in various sectors, including construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, logistics, wholesale and retail trade, healthcare, teaching, hospitality. , with a large number of Pakistanis also working in the banking and IT sectors, Oman is the third largest employer of Pakistani workforce in the GCC countries after Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Important role in remittances
Pakistan receives more than $1 billion in remittances from Oman every year, which are an important source for the country’s economy, Omani Minister of Labor Dr. Mahad bin Saeed bin Ali Baween said Pakistan and Oman have cordial relations and Pakistani workers are playing an important role in the development of Oman, he said while appreciating the skills and professional services of the Pakistani workers, saying that Oman values the Pakistani workforce and is committed to making their mobility more smooth. Will take steps.
Overseas Employment and Joint Training Programmes
Chaudhry Salik Hussain briefed his counterpart on Pakistan’s technical training programs and offered to provide trained Pakistani manpower through the Overseas Employment Corporation, which has a database of over 500,000 trained Pakistanis in various fields. Base exists.
Pre-departure program for Pakistani workers
Chaudhry Salik Hussain said that the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis is starting a mandatory pre-departure orientation program for all workers going abroad, in which awareness is provided regarding the labor laws of the host country, the rights and duties of workers and cultural sensitivity. The aim of this program is to provide Pakistani workers with better preparation for any situation they may face in the host countries.
Joint cooperation and future strategy
The parties also agreed to increase cooperation between the two countries at the official level, to provide more opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in Oman and to further promote business and labor relations between the two countries. I also agreed to explore the possibility of investing in skill development centres.
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It should be noted that this agreement can prove to be an important development for the Pakistani economy, as it will not only increase remittances but also create new opportunities for Pakistani talents in the global market.
2024-09-29 22:01:41