KUWAIT: Acting Director of the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM) Mubarak Al-Azmi received Philippines Charge d'Affaires Jose Cabrera. Azmi lauded the historic and distinguished relations between the two countries at the highest level and keenness on maintaining good relations at all times. Azmi said Kuwait provides legal protection to all expat workers regardless of their nationality.

He said the two sides are keen on joint cooperation with regards to Filipino workers and discussed some issues related to them, hoping the percentage of Filipino workers in Kuwait increases. The meeting was attended by director of domestic help department Nasser Al-Mousawi, supervisor of labor relations Ali Al-Delmani, political science researcher Khalid Fadhel Al-Sabah, as well as the Philippine Embassy's deputy consul, acting labor attache and care officer.