The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Afghanistan
The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Alhaj Mullah Abdul Manan Omari, met today in his office with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Afghanistan, Mr. Ali Reza Beikdeli. They discussed bilateral relations, particularly the expansion of labor relations, quantitative and qualitative development of technical and vocational training in Afghanistan, the situation of Afghan refugees residing in Iran, and the legal transfer of Afghan workers.
It is essential to benefit from the successful experiences of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the fields of technical and vocational training, as well as labor market management, in Afghanistan. Furthermore, it is also crucial to expand bilateral trade and economic relations. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan seeks to reach a Memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran on the regular, legal, and beneficial transfer of skilled and professional workers, the protection of their rights in that country, and the enhancement of their professional capacities, as well as the exchange of labor forces between the two countries. Alhaj Mullah Abdul Manan Omari stated these remarks with the Iranian Ambassador, Mr. Beikdeli to Kabul at the beginning of the meeting.
The economic and trade relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have significantly expanded and continue to grow. These economic and trade opportunities create many employment prospects on both friendly countries and pave the way for further investment. Iran is interested in labor force exchange and prefers to provide opportunities for skilled Afghan workers in Iran’s labor market and for skilled Iranian workers in Afghanistan’s labor market. He also assured continued cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan and stressed that the existing historical, cultural, and religious ties between the two countries should be further strengthened. He expressed the belief that cooperation with Afghanistan is not only a humanitarian responsibility but also essential for regional stability. Consequently, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kabul mentioned these remarks in the meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides pledged to continue joint cooperation in the areas of employment opportunities, labor market development, and regulation of technical and vocational training. The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran extended an official invitation to the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Alhaj Mullah Abdul Manan Omari, to visit Iran in order to further expand labor relations between the both neighboring countries.
