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[size=52]During the launch of the Arab Labor Conference in its 50th session in Baghdad... Al-Sudani: We launched many initiatives to support work and workers... Aboul Gheit calls for the restoration of the labor market in Palestine[/size]

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04/27/2024
Hussein Al-Saadi:
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed that the government has launched many strategies and initiatives that would improve the reality of work and workers, while the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, praised Iraq’s role in holding the Arab Labor Conference in its session. The 50th in Baghdad, calling for the restoration of the labor market in Palestine, the Qatari Minister of Labor expressed his thanks to the Iraqi government for hosting the Arab Labor Conference.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, in a statement received by Al-Zawra’a: “Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani opened yesterday morning the work of the Arab Labor Conference at its fiftieth session, which is hosted by the capital, Baghdad, for the period from (April 27 - May 4).”
The statement added, “The opening ceremony of the conference witnessed the presence of the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, the President of the International Labor Organization, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Labor Organization, Arab labor ministers, and a number of diplomatic missions.”
He continued: “The Prime Minister delivered a speech in which he praised those in charge of the conference, its plan of action, and the reports that will be discussed, and stated that Baghdad 59 years ago was a witness and home for writing the birth certificate of the Arab Labor Organization, where on the twelfth of 1965 the Ministers of Labor met in Baghdad.” They held their first conference in which they approved the Arab Labor Charter and the draft constitution of the Arab Labor Organization, to be an umbrella under which ideas related to labor and workers’ affairs come together.
Al-Sudani said, in his speech during the conference: “The government has prepared all the reasons to ensure the excellence of this conference, to come up with recommendations, decisions, positive ideas, and support for the organization,” noting “the great support of the Iraqi government for the success of the activities of the Arab Labor Organization and its programs, through the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs when His Excellency was its minister.”
He explained that “the holding of this conference comes in exceptional and difficult circumstances at the Arab and international levels, as the occupation forces continue their aggression against the people of Gaza, violating international law, the norms of war, and United Nations resolutions, and preventing food, medicine, and safe housing for the Palestinians,” calling on the international community and its institutions to “do their part.” In order to stop this unjust war, based on the humanitarian and moral responsibility drawn up by international laws and resolutions.”
He added: “Everyone has come forward to extend congratulations to the workers of the world on their holiday, on the first of May, wishing them and their union and labor organizations further progress and prosperity,” pointing out that “the world is witnessing crises whose impact has been reflected on the global economy and the social, psychological and economic situation of the peoples of the Arab Organization, and the impact of negatively on labor productivity.”
He pointed out that “the Arab Labor Conference held in Baghdad bears additional responsibilities other than those that previous conferences used to discuss,” stressing: “We must work to improve the performance of labor market institutions and elements, and build a qualitative relationship between educational outcomes and labor market needs.”
He stressed “the necessity of attracting women to work as a productive energy that cannot be stopped, as well as reducing child labor,” stressing “the importance of adopting new production methods, raising the level of workers and institutions, creativity, innovation, and cooperation with modern technology.”
He continued: “Our current government has launched many strategies and initiatives that would improve the reality of work and workers, and we launched the “National Strategy to Reduce and Prevent Inequalities in the World of Work for the Years 2024-2028,” in cooperation with the International Labor Organization, and we launched employment and development initiatives for multiple categories, At the forefront of which is the “Riyada” initiative, to qualify young people and introduce them to the labor market.”
He stated that “the youth group represents 60% of our society, and is the backbone of the labor movement,” adding: “We established the Iraq Fund for Development with huge capital in order to create an investment environment that provides thousands of job opportunities.”
He stressed that “the success of the Baghdad conference depends on the seriousness of the participation of the three production party organizations and on social dialogue,” pointing out that “the government is working on drawing future visions regarding new economic sectors such as the green economy, the digital economy, the knowledge economy, and the blue economy, that is, bodies of water, rivers, and others.”
He expressed his aspiration to “build modern labor institutions; To achieve a qualitative shift in performance, legislation, oversight and occupational safety in a manner consistent with the goals of sustainable development,” he pointed out, “integration between Arab countries can provide a labor market that accommodates all those capable of working.”
He concluded by saying: “We have launched the development road project, which will provide many job opportunities, through the industries that will be localized in the areas through which it passes.”
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, confirmed that this year’s Arab Action Conference is special because it is held in the capital, Baghdad.
Aboul Gheit said, in his speech during the launch of the activities of the Arab Labor Conference in its 50th session in the capital, Baghdad, and Al-Zawraa followed it: “This year’s Arab Labor Conference is special because it is held in Baghdad,” expressing his “deep happiness for its presence in the capital, Baghdad.”
He expressed his “thanks to the leadership and people of the Republic of Iraq for the warm reception and everyone who contributed to the good preparation of this conference.”
He added that “Palestine is under serious attack,” warning that “the Zionist occupation authorities are deducting the wages of Palestinian workers and arresting them.”
He stressed that “protecting Palestinian rights is everyone’s responsibility,” calling on the International Labor Organization to “deal with the action plan submitted by the Palestinian Authority regarding restoring the labor market in Palestine.”
He noted that “the war in Palestine caused the loss of more than 550,000 jobs,” stressing “the need to keep pace with the effects of technological changes on the labor market.”
In turn, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Ahmed Al-Assadi, confirmed that Baghdad has returned strongly to contribute to international events under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani.
Al-Asadi said in his speech during the launch of the activities of the Arab Labor Conference in its 50th session in the capital, Baghdad: “The Arab Labor Conference is being held in Baghdad after a break for years,” pointing out that “Baghdad has returned strongly to contribute to international events under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani.”
He added, “The conference will support government work in developing the private sector and the labor market,” stressing that “the killing and disasters taking place in Gaza should be remembered.”
For his part, the Qatari Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Labor Organization, Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh Al Marri, confirmed that the Arab Labor Organization has achieved many achievements during this year.
In his speech during the conference, Al-Marri said: “We meet today under exceptional circumstances, especially the reality in Gaza,” stressing that “the Gaza crisis has been reflected in the reality of work in the region.”
He added that “the Arab Labor Organization achieved many achievements during this year,” expressing his hope that “the Arab Labor Conference will produce results that preserve workers’ entitlements.”
He continued: “In the organization’s report, we reviewed the reality of workers in the Palestinian territories and the genocide they are subjected to,” stressing by saying: “We will continue our support for the Palestinian cause.”
He pointed out that “the Arab Labor Organization has achieved many achievements to serve and develop the Arab labor market,” concluding by saying: “We thank the people and the Iraqi government for organizing this session in Baghdad.”
The Director-General of the Arab Labor Organization, Fayez Ali Al-Mutairi, also praised the Iraqi government's interest in the Arab Labor Conference and the revival of its activity in the capital, Baghdad.
Al-Mutairi said, in his speech during the conference: “Here from Baghdad, peace, and 59 years ago, the first building block was laid for the establishment of the Arab Labor Organization.”
He added: “We appreciate the presence of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani in person at the conference and the resumption of its activity in the capital, Baghdad, and this is a testimony and sincerity to your dedication to serving Iraq.”
He praised “the Iraqi government’s interest in the Arab Labor Conference and its reactivation in Baghdad,” adding: “Today we are witnessing an accelerating technological revolution.”
He pointed out that “what is happening in Gaza is brutality that knows no bounds and is a genocidal war,” stressing that “the organization, since its inception, has supported the Palestinian cause and the Palestinian people, and we are committed to defending this cause.”
He continued: “We must all renew our commitment in defense of the Palestinian cause,” demanding that “the conditions of workers in the occupied Palestinian territories be a basic item.”
For his part, the Director-General of the International Labor Organization, Gilbert Hongbo, expressed his thanks to the Iraqi government for hosting the Arab Labor Conference at its 50th session in the capital, Baghdad.
In his speech during the conference, Hongbo said: “We commend the Iraqi government’s interest in the Arab Action Conference and the restoration of its activity in the capital, Baghdad, and we extend our thanks to it for hosting the Arab Action Conference.”
He added, “There are 54 governments, 75 organizations, and 17 regional entities cooperating to empower and achieve social justice and implement business on the ground,” stressing “the necessity of continuing to invest in social protection and improving working conditions.”
He pointed out that “the events in Gaza led to the instability of the economic situation in the region,” stressing “the need for urgent measures to address the situation in Gaza.”
He continued: “We will continue to work to mitigate the effects and conflict in the Gaza Strip, especially with regard to the labor market.”[/size]
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