The Regular Meeting of High Labor Council hold

The High Council of Labor held its eighth regular meeting, was held under the leadership of Labor and Social Affairs Minister, Alhaj Mullah Abdul Manan Omari, to review previous decisions with labor unions and Afghanistan Chambers representatives.

At the beginning of the meeting, representatives of the Deputy Ministry of Labor Affairs presented information in details about their activities and decision made during their previous meeting.

The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Alhaj Mullah Abdul Manan Omari, emphasized the need to hire domestic workers over foreign labor during recruitment, particularly returning Afghan nationals and skilled young people from neighboring countries. The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs also underscored the importance of enhancing coordination between labor unions and the Afghanistan Chambers, while ensuring adequate facilities and support for both employers and workers. The importance of improving the country’s economic situation, supporting domestic products, increasing exports, and reducing imports. He stated that expanding domestic production and increasing exports play a significant role in promoting national economic growth and strengthening economic independence.

At the conclusion of the meeting, they decided that each chamber and union would introduce an authorized representative to the High Council of Labor. This measure aims to obtain information about their activities and achievements and further strengthen coordination and cooperation among the chambers and unions.

It is worth noting, Mawlawi Abdul Matin Mawlawi Zada, Acting Chairman of the National Union of Workers and Employees; Mawlawi Hussain Ahmad Madani, Director of Improvement of Labor Rules and Conditions; Bashir Ahmad Rasikh, Director of Labor Rights Legislation; representatives of the private sector, social partners, and officials from relevant institutions were present in this meeting.