Labour Meeting In Mataram Agree On Cooperation 

Bandar Seri Begawan - Asian Labour Ministers with their three dialogue partners, the Peoples Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea have agreed to further enhance the existing cooperation in labour and to facilitate the implementation of the work programmes in facing the ever challenging globalised economy.

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Dato Awang Haji Adanan on his return home, stated this after attending the 17th Asean Labour Ministers meeting in Mataram.

He said the Asean Labour Ministers also discussed on the Asean main projects focusing on the industrial relations, human resources development, and the skill recognition system.

The 17th Asean Labour Ministers meeting also deliberated on the progress of prioritised labour related projects under the Asian Labour Ministers' work programme for years 2001 to 2005.

The meeting agreed that Brunei would host the 18th Asian Labour Ministers meeting next year.

The Asian Labour Ministers also touched on the impact of Sars on labour related issues.  -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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