Yerevan, Delhi joining forces to handle labor migration in ArmeniaMarch 12, 2024 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan and Delhi will join forces to create mechanisms that will handle labor migration issues in Armenia, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs reveals, according to Sputnik Armenia. Such a decision was made during the visit of Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan to India, where agreements were reached with Indian colleagues. The initiative comes amid a growing influx of Indian citizens seeking employment in Armenia. As part of the discussions, the parties are considering concluding a memorandum of understanding in the field of labor and employment. In addition, it is planned to create a specialized platform through the Unified Social Service which, on the one hand, will help Indian workers find work, and on the other, offer them vacancies in Armenia. To effectively manage the migration, the parties intend to develop an appropriate regulatory framework. According to the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 54,582 entries by Indian citizens to Armenia were recorded as of December 2023. In Armenia they are mainly employed in the service sector and construction. In 2023, 2,035 Indian citizens received residence status in Armenia. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. Partner news Most popular in the section | Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Pashinyan congratulates Putin on Russia Day Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin on the occasion of Russia Day. Armenia, U.S. to upgrade Strategic Dialogue meeting to Strategic Partnership Commission The two governments have release a statement on the occasion of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue Capstone meeting. Azerbaijan complains to Germany about Armenia's constitution Bayramov has complained about the Armenian constitution to his German counterpart Annalena Berbock. |