A deal of workers deployment that had undergone a thorough discussion for long is reached on yesterday by Ethiopian Social and Labor Affairs Ministry and H his Saudi Arabian counterpart.
According to the deal reached, the Ethiopian workers will travel to work Saudi Arabia via the employment agencies authorized by two countries.
The agreement has articles that help Ethiopians file complaints to defend their right when they are harmed. It also tackles them from fleeing home illegally and dangers posed risks to their lives.
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu discussed with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Adel Al-Juber on efforts of repatriating undocumented Ethiopians living Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Worknek thanked the government of Saudi Arabia for letting Ethiopians leave the country without any punishment. He also asked the Saudi Arabian to play part in solving the possible problems that may arise while repatriating Ethiopians.
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minsiter Adel Al-Juber also urged undocumented Ethiopians to leave the country before the deadline.
He said the government will do the best to help Ethiopians safely repatriated home.
Minister Dr. Workneh also passed down a letter of Prime Minster Hailemariam Desalegn to King of Saudi Arabia.
Source-MOFA