Amman, Sept. 3 (Petra) -- Labor Minister Nidal Qatamin discussed cooperation between Jordan and Egypt, particularly issues related to Egyptian labor in Jordan, in a meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to Amman Khaled Al-Abyad at his office Thursday.

According to a ministry statement, Qatamin said the ties between Jordan and Egypt remain a key guarantee and solid foundation for protecting the interests of both countries and peoples under all circumstances.

He stressed the Labor Ministry's commitment to keeping communication channels open to resolve any obstacles facing Egyptian workers within the applicable legal frameworks.

The minister also stressed the ministry's commitment to regulating non-Jordanian labor, singling out Egyptian workers, who he said are respected and valued by Jordanians.

He noted that the Labor Law does not differentiate in labor rights between Jordanian and non-Jordanian workers. He said the current status-adjustment period, which ends later this month, offers an opportunity for non-compliant Egyptian workers to regularize their status under the law.

For his part, Al-Abyad praised the continued level of cooperation and coordination between the two sides on Egyptian labor issues, in line with directives from the leadership of both countries to strengthen cooperation across various fields.

Al-Abyad noted that Egyptian workers are keen to abide by Jordan's labor law and regulations, commending the ongoing cooperation between the Jordanian and Egyptian labor ministries and the Egyptian Embassy in Amman.

//Petra// NQ