Govt approves pacts with UAE for skill development

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 23 2016 | 6:02 PM IST
Government today approved agreements signed between the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and the UAE for cooperation in skill development and recognition of qualifications.
"The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post-facto approval to the Letter of Intent signed on February 10, 2016, between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India and the National Qualifications Authority of UAE," an official statement said.
"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," the statement said.
The Cabinet also approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India and the National Qualifications Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for cooperation in skill development and recognition of qualifications.
"The MoU will pave the way for bilateral cooperation between the two countries 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.
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First Published: Mar 23 2016 | 6:02 PM IST

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