The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs recently met with the Deputy Minister of Labor, Cooperation, and Social Welfare of Iran to advocate for easier issuance of legal work permits for Afghan workers currently residing in Iran without documentation.
During this meeting, Mawlavi Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai and Saeed Malek Hosseini engaged in technical discussions aimed at enhancing technical and vocational education in Afghanistan. They focused on improving the processes for sending Afghan skilled workers to Iran, exchanging knowledge and practical experiences, and addressing other relevant topics.
Ahmadzai emphasized the need to expand both the quantity and quality of technical and vocational education programs in Afghanistan. He also called for the initiation of joint educational initiatives and the sharing of Iran’s successful experiences in technical and vocational fields as well as labor markets.
Hosseini confirmed Iran’s willingness to collaborate with Afghanistan in legally regulating the workforce, exchanging skilled professionals, and launching both short- and long-term technical training programs. He underscored the importance of providing legal identity documents to illegal immigrants and preventing unauthorized entry of laborers to facilitate their lawful deportation.
The two sides agreed to form a joint working committee focused on job opportunities, labor market needs assessment, and the development of technical and vocational education. They aim to prepare for the upcoming visit of Mullah Abdul Manan Omari, Afghanistan’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, to Iran, with a view towards finalizing cooperative agreements.
