German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has praised Qatar’s labour reforms, noting that government reforms have improved the legal situation for around 2.6mn migrant workers in Qatar.
She also thanked Qatar for its support during the evacuations from Afghanistan.
Addressing a joint press conference at the Amiri Diwan along with HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Qatar and Germany, Baerbock said there is progress in the efforts made by Qatar in the field of workers’ rights.
The German minister called for further efforts for the welfare of labourers while ensuring their rights.
“Berlin is monitoring the development of Qatar's reforms,” she said, explaining that imbalances are recorded even in Germany while it comes to the wage gap.
HE the Prime Minister rejected allegations of labour rights violations in Qatar.
He explained that the reforms adopted by his country in the field of labour laws stem from desire and self-will. “Doha welcomes any constructive advice to achieve further progress in this field,” HE the Prime Minister said.
Annalena Baerbock
