Social Affairs and Labour Minister Hind Kabawat discussed missing persons, family reunification and legislative reform with a US State Department delegation led by Riley Barnes, SANA reported.
According to a ministry statement issued Friday, the videoconference covered a proposed associations law and amendments to Syria’s Labour Law through consultation with relevant stakeholders. Areas discussed included employment for people with disabilities, child-labour protections, vocational training, inspections and workplace safety.
The sides also discussed legislation addressing hate speech and disinformation on social media, along with continued communication and exchanges of documents.
The report described discussions and proposals; it did not announce a signed agreement or the adoption of new laws.
Sources: SANA
Social Affairs and Labor Minister Hind Kabawat and colleagues during the talks. Photo: SANA.
