Jordan, Egypt align on labor regulations, legal status

Cairo, Sept. 13 (Petra) – Labor Minister Nidal Qatamin met with his
Egyptian counterpart Hassan Raddad on Sunday to discuss issues
surrounding Egyptian workers in Jordan, on the sidelines of the 52nd
Arab Labor Conference held in Cairo.

Qatamin said historical ties between Jordan and Egypt provide a
strong foundation for protecting shared interests, adding that the
ministry remains committed to open dialogue to resolve issues facing
Egyptian workers within Jordanian law.

The minister pointed to a recent Cabinet measure designed to cut red
tape for employers and help foreign workers, especially Egyptians,
regularize their legal status.

Raddad, for his part, commended the continuous coordination between
Amman and Cairo, and stressed the importance of deepening cooperation
across various fields.

He praised the Cabinet’s decision, noting that compliant Egyptian
workers will directly benefit from the remaining grace period to
rectify their legal status.

//Petra// HA