June 15: The Nepal government and the United Arab Emirates have successfully renewed their bilateral labour agreement.

During the third meeting of the joint committee established in accordance with the historic bilateral agreement reached on June 14, 2019, both nations have renewed labour pact.

The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security, witnessed a support from UAE official Abdulla Alnuimi, who expressed a keen interest in welcoming domestic workers from Nepal to UAE. With a firm focus on protecting the rights and welfare of Nepali workers, the Nepal government put forward crucial proposals.

These proposals included guaranteeing a minimum salary for Nepali workers in the UAE, streamlining the process for repatriating the bodies of deceased Nepali workers, and establishing an efficient system for gathering information on Nepali workers currently incarcerated.

Rajib Pokharel, Joint Secretary who led the Nepali task force in the committee, emphasized the recent labor and foreign employment laws formulated in Nepal. These progressive laws underscore Nepal's commitment to empowering its workforce and ensuring their well-being while working abroad.