Nepal urges Saudi Arabia to pause Skill Verification Process for migrant workers
Summary
Nepal's Minister for Youth, Labour, and Employment, Ramjee Yadav, has urged Saudi Arabia to suspend its new Skill Verification Program for Nepali migrant workers to avoid visa disruptions.
Key Points
- Nepal's Minister Ramjee Yadav requested Saudi Arabia to immediately suspend the Skill Verification Program affecting Nepali migrant workers.
- The request was made during a meeting between Minister Yadav and Saudi Ambassador Fahd bin Mohammed bin Mnikhr and First Secretary Abdulrahman Khalid.
- Minister Yadav expressed concern over confusion caused by the SVP, which has left many Saudi-bound Nepali workers in limbo.
- The Saudi Ambassador promised to consult with his government and update Nepal on the matter.
