Accra:Minister of Transport and Minister of Labor Nidal Qatamin held a meeting with Italian Ambassador Pier Luigi Zamporlini to discuss enhancing cooperation in the fields of employment and vocational and technical training. The discussions centered on equipping Jordanian youth with the necessary skills and qualifications to access opportunities in the Italian labor market.
According to Jordan News Agency, Qatamin emphasized the importance of increased engagement with Italy's private sector to provide training that meets the demands of the Italian labor market. He highlighted the need to strengthen the Jordanian-Italian partnership in vocational training, particularly for roles that are in demand in Italy.
The meeting, which included Ministry Secretary-General Abdul Halim Dajani and the Director General of the Vocational Training Corporation, also addressed the importance of raising awareness among Jordanian youth about the skills and Italian-language proficiency required for employment opportunities in Italy.
Ambassador Zamporlini reaffirmed Italy's interest in deepening economic and investment ties with Jordan. He expressed commitment to expanding cooperation between the business communities of the two countries to discover new opportunities and establish mutually beneficial partnerships. Zamporlini also assured continued coordination with the Ministry of Labor and the Vocational Training Corporation to support the integration of trained Jordanian workers into the Italian labor market.