PH thanks Kuwait for assuring to protect OFWs

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed Kuwaiti government’s readiness to work hand-in-hand with the Philippines to settle labor issues of Filipino workers in the Middle Eastern country.

“We acknowledge with heartfelt thanks the assurances of Kuwait to work with us in protecting the rights and promoting the welfare of Filipinos working there.

This is a shared goal that should be pursued with willingness to understand and respect where each side is coming from,” Cayetano said.

This after Kuwait’s state-run news agency said in its report that Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah vowed to continue its efforts in addressing security and safety needs of Pinoy workers.

According to KUNA, “Kuwait is keen on maintaining safety and rights of all expatriates including the Filipino community, within the labor laws of the country, which have been praised by international human rights agencies.

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With this development, Cayetano said that amid the ongoing diplomatic row of Kuwait and Philippines, the “shared history and strong people-to-people ties” will become the means of the two countries to move forward and hurdle the challenges being faced.
DAILY NEWS ROUND UP FOR 05/ 1 /18