Jordan signs workers employment agreement with Nepal

AMMAN — Labour Minister Ali Ghezawi and Nepal’s Labour Minister Farmullah Mansoor on Wednesday signed an agreement on the employment of workers between the Jordanian government and the government of the Republic of Nepal, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

This came on the sidelines of an official visit by Mansoor to enhance cooperation regarding labour issues.

The two ministers discussed the benefits that migrant workers could offer to both countries. The agreement included the responsibilities of both countries in regulating the costs of employment and upholding the rights of workers, employers and employment agencies.