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India-UAE Talks Focus on Migrant Welfare & Skills at Abu Dhabi Dialogue

India, led by Additional Secretary Prashant Pise, actively participated in the 8th Ministerial Consultations of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue in Dubai. The discussions centered on promoting safe migration and safeguarding the rights and welfare of Indian migrant workers in the UAE. Bilateral meetings with UAE officials covered measures for worker welfare, labour mobility, and skills development. The dialogue reinforces the long-standing diplomatic relationship between India and the UAE, established in 1972.

Key Points: India-UAE Discuss Migrant Worker Welfare at Abu Dhabi Dialogue

  • India leads delegation at Abu Dhabi Dialogue
  • Focus on welfare of Indian migrant workers in UAE
  • Bilateral talks on labour mobility and skills
  • Use of tech solutions for migration discussed
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8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue: India discusses migrant welfare, skills development with UAE

India engages with UAE on labour mobility, skills development, and welfare measures for migrant workers at the 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue ministerial meeting.

"India's active engagement... reflects the Government of India's commitment to promoting safe, orderly, and legal migration. - MEA Statement"

New Delhi, February 10

Prashant Pise, Additional Secretary, led the Indian delegation to the 8th Ministerial Consultations of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue held in Dubai from January 31 to February 1, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Established in 2008, the Abu Dhabi Dialogue is a regional, voluntary, and non-binding consultative mechanism comprising 11 Asian countries of labour origin and 7 destination states. It provides a platform for cooperation on contractual labour mobility, exchange of best practices, and sharing of experiences among Member States.

India's active engagement in the ADD reflects the Government of India's commitment to promoting safe, orderly, and legal migration, while safeguarding the welfare and rights of Indian migrant workers, as per the statement.

On the sidelines of the event, the Additional Secretary held bilateral meetings with the Undersecretary of Labour Market Development and Regulation and the Assistant Undersecretary for Communications and International Relations, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation of the United Arab Emirates, to discuss various measures taken by the two governments to ensure the welfare of Indian migrant workers in the UAE, as per the MEA statement.

The discussions also touched on labour mobility, skills development, and the use of technological solutions to strengthen labour mobility between the two countries.

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Dubai said, "Shri Prashant Pise, Additional Secretary (Emigration Policy & Welfare), MEA, led the Indian delegation to the 8th Ministerial Consultations of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue held in Dubai."

Meanwhile, on January 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that "India's family system formed an integral part of our tradition" and said that many countries around the world hold such family systems in "high regard".

During his Mann ki Baat, PM Modi said, "India's family system is an integral part of our tradition. It is viewed with great curiosity in many countries around the world. Many countries hold such family systems in high regard."

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) established diplomatic relations in 1972. While the UAE opened its Embassy in India in 1972, the Indian Embassy in UAE was opened in 1973.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Skills development is key! We should focus on upskilling our workforce before they migrate. This will help them get better jobs and salaries, not just manual labour. Good move by the government.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while these dialogues are good, we need to see more results. Many workers still face issues with contracts and living conditions. The government must ensure these agreements are enforced strictly.
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Priyanka N
The mention of PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' about family systems is interesting. Our migrant workers leave their families behind for years. Their welfare includes the well-being of the families they support back home. A holistic approach is needed.
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David E
As someone who has worked in the Gulf, I appreciate India taking a lead in these discussions. The use of technology for labour mobility can reduce fraud and middlemen exploitation. A very forward-looking topic.
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Kavya N
The UAE is a major partner. Strong ties benefit both nations. Our workers contribute to their economy, and their remittances boost ours. It's a win-win. More power to our diplomats! 🙏

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