QNA
Amman
Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri has stressed Qatar's firm stance in support of the Palestinian people until they regain all their legitimate rights, out of Qatar's belief in their just cause and in fulfillment of its moral responsibility that requires standing by justice and supporting the oppressed.
Dr Al Marri reiterated Qatar's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces' storming of the city of Nablus in the West Bank, which is an extension of the occupation's continuous and systematic crimes against the Palestinian people and its flagrant violation of the resolutions of international legitimacy by committing horrific crimes against the fraternal Palestinian people.
This came during the Minister of Labor's speech during the partners meeting to support the implementation of the Palestinian National Employment Strategy in the presence of Arab Labor Ministers and representatives of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and Arab Labour Organization (ALO).
The meeting, organized by the Palestinian Ministry of Labour, ILO, ALO, and the German government, aims to find effective mechanisms to create job opportunities for Palestinian men and women during the coming years.
The Minister of Labour stressed the need to support the implementation of the Palestinian National Employment Strategy during this time, in which the Palestinian people are suffering difficult conditions as a result of the occupation's arbitrary measures, in addition to the negative impacts of COVID-19 pandemic impacts on various life aspects.
Dr Al Marri indicated that Qatar is well aware of the sufferings of the fraternal Palestinians from the unjust decisions and measures made by the occupation over the past 70 years.
He indicated that these measures led to the deterioration of economic, humanitarian, and social conditions, which constitutes a challenge for job seekers to have decent jobs and a positive work environment.
He stressed that the occupation's retaliatory and arbitrary measures aim to perpetuate the fragile conditions experienced by Palestinian workers, whether in the West Bank or in the besieged Gaza Strip for more than fifteen years. His Excellency indicated that in light of these harsh conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic posed more challenges and pressure on the work environment in Palestine.
Dr Al Marri noted that the harsh conditions experienced by Palestinian workers require continuous pressure on the occupation to fulfill its obligations according to international law. His Excellency pointed out the need to coordinate the unified efforts of the Arab group before international organizations, which should contribute to providing the needed support to overcome the challenges faced by the labor market in the State of Palestine.
He reiterated that the Palestinian cause shall remain the central cause of the Arab and Islamic nation and all the honorable people around the world and that the State of Qatar shall spare no effort in working to alleviate the hardships faced by the Palestinian people, intensify the efforts in the field of providing decent work, and support education, especially vocational training field.
He said that Qatar always seeks to support the brothers in Palestine as there were some initiatives to provide financial support to the Palestinian Fund for Employment and Social Protection in coordination with the ILO, stressing the need for donor countries to continue their support to the Palestinian Authority to face the ongoing challenges including labor and education.
At the end of his speech, Dr Al Marri extended his thanks to the ALO and ILO for organizing these meetings that allow everyone to exchange ideas and make use of their experiences.
The Palestinian government aims through the National Employment Strategy (2021-2025) to promote work opportunities, increase women and youth participation in the labor market, enhance labor market governance, develop active programs and policies for the labor market, match education with skills and labor market needs, strengthen private sector's resistance and productivity, and provide decent job opportunities for job seekers.
