Cairo, Sept. 14 (Petra) -- Jordan is seeking closer employment and labor-market cooperation with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, including the exchange of expertise on platforms connecting job seekers in the Kingdom with private-sector opportunities in Kuwait.

Minister of Transport and Labor Nidal Qatamin discussed the initiative and broader labor cooperation in separate meetings with Saudi and Kuwaiti officials on the sidelines of the 52nd Arab Labor Conference in Cairo.

In talks with Kuwait Public Authority for Manpower Director General Rabab Al-Osaimi, discussions focused on employment cooperation and Kuwait’s experience with platforms serving private-sector employers and job seekers in Jordan.

Qatamin also met Saudi Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthnain to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in labor affairs and developing areas of mutual interest.

The talks come as Arab labor markets face changing skills and employment requirements, increasing the need for closer coordination on training, workforce development and the exchange of labor-market information.

Qatamin said cooperation should extend across employment, training and qualification programs, with greater exchange of expertise and successful practices among Arab countries.

Closer coordination, he added, could help improve the efficiency of Arab labor markets, expand employment opportunities and better align workforce skills with economic and development needs.

He also stressed the importance of protecting the rights of workers and employers and promoting decent work while maintaining a balance between labor-market requirements and broader development priorities.

Qatamin said the Kingdom remains committed to strengthening joint Arab action on labor issues and developing closer links among regional labor markets as they adapt to rapid changes in employment and skills demand.

//Petra// RZ