Ghana and Qatar strengthen labour cooperation

Ghana is taking steps to strengthen labour cooperation with Qatar as part of ongoing efforts to create overseas employment opportunities for its skilled workforce.

The development follows a meeting between Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour of Qatar, Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani.

The discussions focused on advancing Ghana’s Labour Export Programme, with Qatar expressing strong interest in recruiting Ghanaian professionals in the health, tourism, information technology, transport, and logistics sectors.

“The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ghana and Qatar to strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation for the welfare of their peoples,” the statement said.

Once fully ratified by both countries, the agreement will establish a structured framework to guide the recruitment, welfare, and protection of Ghanaian workers in Qatar.