Saudi deputy minister, EU ambassador discuss labor market cooperation

Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor, Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthnain, met with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Christophe Farnaud, at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of several ministry officials.

The two sides discussed a range of topics of mutual interest, focusing on key priorities in the labor market, including developments in skills, training, and employment.

They also explored ways to exchange expertise and benefit from successful experiences in various fields of work.

Abuthnain emphasized the ministry’s commitment to protecting the rights of all parties in the labor market and aligning workforce skills with current and future needs through ongoing efforts and targeted initiatives.

For his part, Christophe Farnaud praised the ministry’s efforts and stressed the EU’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with the ministry and expand the existing partnership.