Regarding the Lebanese-Iraqi understanding … clarification from the Minister of Labor

“In light of what was circulated through some media and social media platforms, from false comments and interpretations of my recent statements after returning from an official visit to the brotherly Republic of Iraq, I find it my duty to explain to the Lebanese and Iraqi public opinion the following facts:
First: Lebanon and Iraq are two brotherly countries with deep historical and human ties, and what we seek through this cooperation is only to enhance the integration between the experiences of our two countries, so that each party benefits from what distinguishes the other party. This trend is not new in relations between countries, but rather a natural matter that all governments seeking to develop their economies and open new horizons for their youth. Second: What was agreed upon with His Excellency the Iraqi Minister of Labor, Mr. Ahmed Al -Asadi, is about exchanging experiences and training, and not about employment or employment. In this sense, Lebanon will put its long experience in the field of services, tourism, restaurant management and hotels within the reach of siblings in Iraq, because of the importance of this sector in stimulating the economy and creating investment opportunities, a sector on which Lebanon’s economic identity has been established since the founding of the Lebanese state, and is known at the Arab and international level. Because he did not enter into this regard. Hence, taking advantage of Iraq’s experience in this sector is a great gain for Lebanese youth, so that it is trained at the hands of Iraqi experts, and acquires the necessary knowledge that Lebanon needs in the future in investing its natural wealth. In the oil sector. This claim is invalid and dry for logic and reality, and I have not been issued in any way. My words were clear: We are talking about training and exchanging experiences, not about recruiting employment or exchanging jobs. Fifth: Any cooperation between Lebanon and Iraq cannot be based on diminishing Iraqi or Lebanese youth, but on the contrary, it is cooperation based on mutual respect and integration between energies. We in Lebanon are proud of the efficiency of the Iraqi youth and their energies, as we are proud of the experiences of Lebanon in the field of services and tourism, and we consider that the combination of these energies is a common interest that benefits our country. Sixth: I renew the assertion that the goal of the Ministry of Labor in Lebanon of this step is to serve young people first and foremost, I call on the media and public opinion to deal with this issue with accuracy and responsibility, and I warn of the danger of drawing behind Campaign of misinformation that does not serve neither Iraq nor Lebanon, but rather offends the essence of the sincere brotherly relationship that brings us together:.