Sanaa: The Yemeni Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Samir Baja'alah, engaged in discussions with heads of several Horn of Africa communities and a representative of the Tigray ethnic group. The meeting focused on the conditions faced by these communities and the broader relations between their countries and Yemen.
According to Yemen News Agency, Minister Baja'alah emphasized the directives from Yemen's revolutionary and political leadership concerning the care and protection of migrants and refugees within the country. He underlined the ministry's responsibility in regulating the legal, social, and economic aspects of foreign communities, particularly regarding work permits, residency, and the oversight of service-providing organizations. The minister highlighted the necessity of safeguarding foreign workers' rights and ensuring organizational activities adhere to national policies, including the regulation of foreign labor through the issuance and renewal of work permits.
Minister Baja'alah assured the ministry's commitment to resolving issues faced by these communities, particularly concerning legal residency requirements, work permits, and professional licensing. He reiterated that the ministry's approach is grounded in religious, humanitarian, and fraternal principles, promoting tolerance, coexistence, justice, and goodwill.
The minister also addressed recent local and international developments, emphasizing Yemen's position against global domination and commending the recent successes of the Islamic Republic of Iran against Israeli and American actions.
Community leaders expressed their gratitude for the support and attention provided by Yemen's leadership and people, acknowledging the wisdom, hospitality, and nobility of the Yemeni nation. They appreciated Yemen's steadfast support for Gaza, the Palestinian cause, and broader Arab and Islamic issues.
