Cairo: Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Mutasim Ahmed Salih, recently engaged in discussions with Egypt's Minister of Labour, Hassan Raddad, to bolster bilateral collaboration in the fields of labour, vocational training, and the exchange of expertise.
According to Sudan News Agency, the meeting occurred during the Board of Directors meetings of the Arab Labour Organization, currently taking place in Cairo. Minister Mutasim acknowledged Egypt's successful initiatives in setting up mobile service units and lauded advancements in various labour sectors, especially in the automation of labour inspection processes and improvements in occupational health and safety systems.
Minister Raddad reiterated Egypt's readiness to offer comprehensive technical support to Sudan, especially in vocational training. He highlighted the ministry's commitment to sharing Egypt's expertise in nurturing skilled human resources that align with labour market needs, aiding in reconstruction and development efforts.
Both ministers agreed to reactivate existing memoranda of understanding (MoUs), focusing on technical support and the exchange of expertise in high-demand professions, such as construction, food industries, livestock, and textile manufacturing-sectors crucial for development and post-conflict recovery.
The ministers emphasized the need for ongoing coordination and collaboration in the future, strengthening the enduring relationship between the two nations and aiding development and stability efforts in both countries.