Amman: Strengthening cooperation with Jordan in human resources development, vocational training, and labor market management is a priority for Libya, Libyan Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation Ali Al-Abed said.
According to Jordan News Agency, Al-Abed expressed Libya's interest in leveraging Jordan's experience in developing human resources and managing the labor market during an interview conducted on his visit to the Kingdom. He highlighted Jordan's expertise in vocational training and nursing as areas of significant potential collaboration.
Al-Abed mentioned that Jordan offers opportunities for Libyans in education, healthcare, and other service sectors, expressing a sense of belonging when visiting the Kingdom. His visit came in response to an official invitation from Minister of Transport and Labor Nidal Al-Qatamin, aimed at signing a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in vocational training and benefit from Jordan's experience in regulating and managing foreign labor. The Libyan Government of National Unity is keen on vocational training, rehabilitation, and labor market regulation.
Libya plans to form a technical team from its Ministry of Labor to visit Jordan's Ministry of Labor's control and inspection center, to review labor market monitoring mechanisms, programs, procedural guidelines, and their implementation. The Libyan side is also interested in studying Jordan's National Employment Program and the incentives provided to support the integration of young people into the private sector. Al-Abed noted that Libya's labor market is developing and positively impacting the national economy.
In terms of vocational training, Al-Abed emphasized the role of Luminus Technical University College, stating that an agreement had been reached to train Libyan trainers and provide them with accredited certificates in various technical fields. He also mentioned plans to open a branch of the college in Libya to transfer expertise, develop skills, and establish specialized training programs tailored to the needs of the Libyan labor market.
During the delegation's visit to the Jordan Nursing Council, Al-Abed highlighted the importance of continuous training and professional development for nursing staff in enhancing Libya's healthcare sector. Work has begun on establishing the Libyan-Jordanian Center for Nursing and Midwifery, in cooperation with the Libyan Ministry of Health, drawing on Jordanian experience in nursing, including clinical simulation, legislation, regulations, and the use of technology and artificial intelligence.
A technical team will prepare a plan for setting up the center in Libya, with arrangements for a planned visit by the Libyan health minister to meet with his Jordanian counterpart and the Jordan Nursing Council. The goal is to obtain international and Jordanian accreditation for training courses and ensure the quality of certificates and examinations.
Al-Abed stated that the implementation of the visit's recommendations and outcomes would begin in September, emphasizing that establishing the center is a top priority. He attributed Jordan's achievements in health and institutional sectors to the attention and follow-up of King Abdullah II, highlighting Jordan's security, stability, leadership, and qualified human resources.