The Seventh Regular Meeting of the High Labor Council

The seventh regular meeting of High Labor Council held under the leadership of the Deputy Minister of Labor Affairs, Alhaj Mawlavi Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, to review proposals submitted by the Chambers of Industries and Mines and follow up on previous decisions.

At the beginning of the meeting, a representative of the Deputy Ministry of Labor Affairs presented a report on the activities carried out and the implementation of decisions made during the previous meeting.

Participants held detailed discussions on setting reasonable fees for health certificates and work permits for domestic and foreign nationals, simplifying biometric registration and health certification procedures for Afghan citizens, and facilitating access to work permits. They also discussed establishing a dedicated center to register workers’ complaints and strengthening cooperation between labor unions, chambers, and the Directorate for Skills Assessment to evaluate the skills and qualifications of tradespeople and skilled workers.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Labor Affairs Alhaj Mawlavi Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai emphasized the importance of expanding employment opportunities, strengthening the national economy, supporting skilled workers and small-scale producers, streamlining work permit procedures, enhancing workforce skills, promoting domestic products, and developing essential infrastructure.

It is worth noting Mawlavi Abdul Matin Mawlavi Zada, Acting Head of the National Union of Workers and Employees; Mawlavi Hussain Ahmad Madani, Director of Rules, Improved Working Conditions and Occupational Safety; Bashir Ahmad Rasikh, Director of Labor Law Legislation; private sector representatives, social partners, and officials from relevant institutions were present in this meeting.