Humaidan praises the contributions of the Indian ambassador in promoting cooperation in the labor field

20-01-2020

His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, Mr Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr Alok Kumar Sinha, at his office at the Ministry, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as his country’s Ambassador to the Kingdom. His Excellency praised the Ambassador’s efforts and contributions to strengthening Bahraini‑Indian relations, particularly in the field of labour, and wished him success in his future assignments. In this context, Humaidan affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to enhance co‑operation with India, noting the role of Indian workers in Bahrain’s renaissance. He highlighted the Kingdom’s continued issuance of advanced legislation to protect and promote workers’ rights, including the recent establishment of the Individual Labour Dispute Resolution Authority at the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, which aims to resolve labour issues as quickly as possible. For his part, Ambassador Sinha praised the level of relations between his country and the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting the Kingdom’s prominent international standing thanks to the development it is witnessing in various fields, particularly labour and social care. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development for the support and assistance he received from the Ministry, which facilitated his work in the Kingdom. He also noted the care and support enjoyed by the Indian community working in the Kingdom of Bahrain.