MLSD Minister meets the new Indian ambassador

20-10-2020

His Excellency Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development and Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), today, Tuesday, met at the Ministry with the newly appointed Ambassador of the friendly Republic of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Mr. Piyush Srivastava. Humaidan welcomed the ambassador and wished him every success in his diplomatic mission, noting the strong, long-standing ties between Bahrain and India, as well as the valuable contributions of Indian workers to Bahrain’s development. He underscored the two countries’ shared interest in deepening cooperation, particularly in labour market regulation, social welfare promotion, and entrepreneurship. Ambassador Srivastava affirmed India’s commitment to broadening bilateral collaboration across all sectors. He expressed appreciation for the care Bahrain extends to the Indian community and its workforce, praising the Ministry and the LMRA for safeguarding workers’ rights in line with international labour standards. He also commended Bahrain’s proactive measures during the present exceptional circumstances to protect the health and safety of all residents, including foreign workers, describing them as a reflection of the Kingdom’s leadership in upholding human rights.