Cabinet okays skill development agreement with UAE

New Delhi, March 23: The union cabinet on Wednesday gave its post-facto approval to a letter of intent (LoI) signed on February 10 between the skill development and entrepreneurship ministry of India and the National Qualifications Authority of the UAE.

“The letter of intent will strengthen relations between the two countries and pave the way for bilateral cooperation between the two countries on skill development and recognition of qualifications,” an official statement said after a cabinet meeting that was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Following this, the cabinet has also given its approval for signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship of India and the National Qualifications Authority of the UAE for cooperation in skill development and recognition of qualifications,” it stated .

It also said that the MoU would pave the way for bilateral cooperation between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on skill development and recognition of qualifications.

“Also the MoU will facilitate workforce mobility, skill development and placement of youth in overseas jobs in UAE,” the statement said. (IANS)

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