ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of its cooperation in expediting visa processing for Pakistani workers and addressing issues they face while seeking employment in the Kingdom
The assurance was given by Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh bin Tami Albugami during a meeting with Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral relations, challenges confronting Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia and opportunities to expand employment prospects for Pakistanis.
The Saudi envoy assured that his government would facilitate faster visa issuance and extend support for processing workers’ visa applications within 24 hours.
Chaudhry Salik Hussain emphasised the importance of increasing job opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia.
He also highlighted the need to develop a trained workforce in line with the requirements of the Saudi labour market.
The two sides agreed to establish a joint working group to address workers’ concerns, improve coordination between relevant institutions and enhance cooperation in human resource development.
