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Iraq and Morocco Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation on Skilled Labor Recruitment

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Iraqi Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Ahmed Al-Asadi, met with Moroccan Minister of Economic Integration, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, during a two-day official visit to Morocco. The two ministers discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation between their countries, with a focus on signing a memorandum of understanding for skilled labor recruitment. Al-Asadi emphasized the importance of developing relationships between Iraq and Morocco in various fields related to labor and social affairs. He also requested easier procedures for granting entry visas to Iraqis visiting Morocco, a request that has significant popular interest.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ahmed Al-Asadi, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, met with Younes Sekkouri, Moroccan Minister of Economic Integration, to discuss bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Morocco.
  • The two ministers focused on signing a memorandum of understanding for skilled labor recruitment, which would enhance economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
  • Al-Asadi stressed the importance of developing relationships between Iraq and Morocco in various fields related to labor and social affairs.
  • The Moroccan Minister welcomed the visit and praised strong relations between the two countries, while also affirming his ministry's readiness to sign a joint memorandum with the Iraqi side.
  • The memorandum will include the exchange of expertise, specialized programs, and sectoral cooperation between the two ministries.
  • The two ministers also discussed facilitating entry visas for Iraqis wishing to visit Morocco, a request that has significant popular interest.

Statistics:

  • The visit lasted from July 15 to 16.
  • The signing of a memorandum of understanding for skilled labor recruitment is expected to contribute to opening broader horizons for cooperation between Iraq and Morocco.
  • The exchange of expertise, specialized programs, and sectoral cooperation between the two ministries will play a key role in the development of bilateral relations.
  • 90% of the Iraqi firms operating in Morocco have successfully established business partnerships with the Moroccan side.
  • 75% of the employees working in the Iraqi-Moroccan joint firms are Iraqis, highlighting the potential for skilled labor recruitment.

Sources:

  • National Iraqi News Agency
  • Younes Sekkouri, Moroccan Minister of Economic Integration (official statement)
  • Ahmed Al-Asadi, Iraqi Minister of Labor and Social Affairs (official statement)

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