UAE assures to protect jobs of Pakistani expats

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has agreed to resolve to address the issue of Pakistani expatriates who have lost their jobs in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari is on a two-day visit to the UAE where he discussed the issue with UAE Minister for Human Resources and Emiratisation Naseer Bin Thani Juma Al Hamli.

They discussed various possibilities for the restoration of the jobs of laid-off Pakistani workers in the emirates. Both agreed to enhance inter-ministerial coordination and discussed ways for safe repatriation of Pakistani labourers from UAE.

Bukhari extended gratitude to the UAE minister for providing timely support to Pakistan in such trying times. The UAE minister expressed resolve for fostering bilateral relations between two brotherly countries.

He assured the SAPM that the UAE government would ensure job creation for Pakistani workers and protect their rights.

“Thank you for your support Excellency Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli. Your help during Covid-19 has been substantial in easing hardships of Pakistani labour,” the SAPM tweeted after the meeting.

“This cause is very dear to my PM’s heart, I look forward to continuing our brotherly relations & work together,” he added.