According to a diplomatic source, a Philippine delegation is expected to visit the country between 14-16 December 2023. To discuss the file regarding the resumed recruitment of Filipino workers in Kuwait.
Sources indicate that Filipino officials will be included in the committee and they will discuss lifting the ban with their counterparts from Kuwait.
According to a source, the Philippine ambassador to the country, Jose Cabrera is due to meet soon with Ambassador Samih Hayat, Assistant Secretary of State, Asian Affairs to discuss the labor issue, as well as discussions with other parties.
Last October 21, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippine president, announced that the ban against sending Filipino workers to Kuwait would be lifted shortly.
After his return from Riyadh’s ASEAN-GCC summit, the Philippine President was quoted by the Philippine media including the Phil Star and CNN Philippines as saying: “On a side note, he talked about relations between Kuwaiti and the Philippines.” “
He said: “During the discussion, we committed to continue discussing labor issues,” noting “the ban on the deployment of Filipino workers in Kuwait” will soon end.
Source AlQabas Daily
