Key Takeaways
- Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain emphasizes the need for safe, orderly migration.
- Meeting held at the Budapest Process Thematic Working Group.
- Focus on developing pathways based on genuine labour-market demand.
Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, has called for the development of safe, orderly, regular, and dignified migration pathways, according to a press release from the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Hussain was addressing the Budapest Process Thematic Working Group Meeting on Legal Pathways for Migration in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The minister stressed that these pathways should be based on genuine labour-market demand, ensuring that migrants are protected and their rights are respected.
This call for improved migration policies comes as part of a broader effort to address the challenges faced by migrant workers, particularly those from Pakistan.
The Budapest Process, a platform for dialogue on migration, aims to facilitate safe and regular migration, and the meeting focused on strategies to achieve this goal.
By emphasizing the importance of genuine labour-market demand, the minister seeks to ensure that migration is not only beneficial for workers but also aligns with the needs of the host countries.
The meeting highlighted the need for collaboration among various stakeholders, including governments, employers, and civil society organizations, to create a more humane and effective migration system.
Hussain’s remarks underscore the government’s commitment to protecting the rights of migrant workers and promoting safe and regular migration practices.
