Amman, Sept. 3 (Petra) –Ministries of Labor and Water and Irrigation
on Thursday discussed ways to employ Jordanian workers in National
Water Carrier Project.

During the meeting, held at the Ministry of Labor headquarters,
Minister of Transport and Labor, Dr. Nidal Qatamin, said the project
is one of the “largest” infrastructure enterpsrises in the Kingdom’s
history and a “key” part of the Economic Modernization Vision.

He added that the project reflects the government’s approach to
providing job opportunities for Jordanians.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Labor, Qatamin
noted that the Ministry, the Vocational Training Corporation, and
other affiliated instituations are “fully” prepared to cooperate
with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the project management.

Qatamin said this future effort aims to identify needs of various
professions and provide the necessary training for Jordanian youth to
obtain the required experience to work on major projects, both within
Jordan and abroad.

He added that the ministry is “committed” to integrating government
efforts in implementing national projects, calling for training young
people in the professions required to implement the project, which
will provide future job opportunities for this group in other
projects.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Water Secretary General Jehad Mahamid said the
project’s success requires the “concerted” efforts of state
institutions, an effective partnership with the private sector, and
the support of international partners.

He noted that the Ministry of Water has several future projects that
will require qualified and trained Jordanian manpower.

In turn, the project’s director Saddam Khelifat said the project
management is “keen” to coordinate with the Ministry of Labor and the
Vocational Training Corporation to train Jordanian youth in the
professions required for the implementation phases.

Khelifat announced the management has already begun identifying the
necessary professions for this purpose.

This meeting reflects the role integration in providing qualified and
trained Jordanian workers for carrying out the project.

//Petra// AG