Ismail starts societal dialogue round with trade union chiefs

CAIRO - 14 August 2017: Prime Minister Sherif Ismail started on Monday a new round of societal dialogue meant to discuss with all walks of life various measures and decrees taken by the government including economic reforms.

Ismail had two meetings with a number of trade union leaders; the first was with the heads of the syndicates of farmers and veterinarians in the presence of the agriculture minister, while the second was with the chiefs of the syndicates of pharmacists and physiotherapists. The health minister attended the second meeting.

The premier asserted the government’s appreciation to the national role practiced by the syndicates especially in supporting the government’s efforts to achieve development.

He urged collaborating efforts to meet national aspirations of a modern state.

He also asserted the importance of enhancing training to provide skillful cadres in various fields to meet the labor market’s needs at the domestic and international levels