Labour Minister holds talks with French Ambassador, Palestinian Dialogue Committee Head
Minister Haidar also received head of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, Ambassador Ramzi Dmaschkieh. Their talks focused on improving the living and working conditions of Palestinian labourers in Lebanon, in accordance with Lebanese laws.
Separately, Minister Haidar is scheduled to receive a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at 11:30 am tomorrow.
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