Ambassador Omer Al Barzanji met with Jordanian Minister of Labor Dr. Khalid Al Bakkar to discuss the conditions of Iraqis working in Jordan. They focused on facilitating work permits for medical professionals and addressing challenges faced by the Iraqi community. The Minister expressed support for the proposals to enhance bilateral cooperation and reduce fees for Iraqi workers.
His Excellency Ambassador Omer Al Barzanji of the Republic of Iraq engaged in a meeting with Dr. Khalid Al Bakkar, the Jordanian Minister of Labor. The two officials addressed the working conditions of Iraqis employed in Jordan and discussed methods to streamline the process for granting work permits in medical professions, adhering to principles of reciprocity between the two countries.
Ambassador Al Barzanji voiced Iraq’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Jordan across various domains, including investments. He emphasized communication with the Iraqi Ministry of Health to establish a framework for facilitating Jordanian work permits, aiming for reciprocal arrangements for Iraqi medical professionals, such as doctors and pharmacists residing in Jordan.
Additionally, the discussions highlighted the concerns of the Iraqi community in Jordan, focusing on strategies to directly address their challenges. Minister Al Bakkar expressed appreciation for the meeting, affirming Jordan’s intent to enhance cooperation with Iraq and considering the Ambassador’s proposals to lower work permit fees for Iraqi nationals.
At the conclusion of their meeting, Ambassador Al Barzanji honored Minister Al Bakkar with a commemorative shield as a token of gratitude for his dedicated efforts.
The meeting between Ambassador Omer Al Barzanji and Minister Khalid Al Bakkar was instrumental in discussing the welfare of Iraqis working in Jordan. Both parties demonstrated a mutual desire to advance cooperation and address critical issues faced by the Iraqi community. The emphasis on reciprocal work permits in the medical field and reduced fees signals a progressive step towards strengthening relations between Iraq and Jordan.
Original Source: mofa.gov.iq
