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King, ILO director discuss cooperation

28 January 2016

Amman -- His Majesty King Abdullah and International Labour Organisation (ILO) Director General Guy Ryder on Thursday discussed ways to boost cooperation between Jordan and the ILO through supporting the country’s capacities in the different areas of the labour market.

King Abdullah and the ILO official, who is currently visiting the country, discussed possible cooperation in drawing up projects that can support job generation in the country, in a manner that would reduce the level of unemployment and poverty and improve the living standard of citizens.

Ryder expressed the ILO’s commitment to developing its cooperation with the Kingdom in the various areas of labour and employee-related issues.

Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, King’s Office Director Jafar Hassan and Labour Minister Nidal Katamine attended the meeting.