India and Qatar agree on institutionalising measures to protect labour rights

India and Qatar have agreed on institutionalizing measures to promote and protect rights of workers, including settlement of labour issues and movement of people in a safe and secure manner. countries held ir sixth meeting on December 6 to discuss labour and manpower related issues concerning both countries. meeting was held virtually and Shri Abbagani Ramu, Joint Secretary (OIA-I), Ministry of External Affairs led Indian delegates in talks. 

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According to External Affairs Ministry, Indian side welcomed latest development in Qatar regarding labour reforms. Qatar has received a lot of criticism for Kafala system, which allows employers to monitor movement of ir migrant employees. migrant employees cant leave country without permission of ir employers, which human rights vocates have compared to slavery. 

Qatari side also expressed ir positive sentiments towards contributions me Indian workers and professionals in country. Indians make up most of foreign populations currently residing in country of 2.7 million people. A large number of Indians are employed in both services and labour sector. 

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meeting came a day after telephonic conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Ham Al-Thani. two leers discussed ways to increase cooperation between both countries in fields of investment flows and energy security. PM Modi and Sheikh Ham Al-Thani agreed to remain in regular touch and also agreed to meet in-person after COVID-19 situation rmalises. 

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External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar h called on Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani to thank him for taking "good" care of Indian community in country amid COVID-19 pandemic. conversation between Jaishankar and Al-Thani was a follow-up of talks between PM Modi and Sheikh Ham. 

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