GCC countries’ work to ensure safe labour mobility pathways highlighted

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri attended 112th International Labour Conference in Geneva, along with other labour mini...

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri attended 112th International Labour Conference in Geneva, along with other labour ministers, delegation leaders, and worker and employer representatives from ILO member states.

The Ministry of Labour’s participation at the International Labour Conference with a high-level delegation reflects its commitment to engaging with international organizations and exchanging views on international labour sector matters.

During his address on behalf of the GCC countries H E Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri emphasised the ILO Director-General’s report’s focus on social justice goals for two consecutive years, highlighting the significance of the new social contract and tripartite representation in enhancing the social dialogue process and evaluating the commitment of governments, employers, and workers.

He stated that the ILO, having over a century of existence, should be evaluated based on its impact on social justice, highlighting the organization’s success in addressing labour issues through a collaborative approach that considers the diverse interests among its constituents.

The Minister highlighted that the Director-General’s report recognised the extent of difficulties, which necessitate united actions from all countries, international organisations and entities in more comprehensive collaboration frameworks among powerful international forces and entities, stressing that the force of change is greater than the complexities of reality and able to resolve crises such climate change, technological advancement, unorganised economy, debt crisis and other challenges impacting the work environment.