Nepal Foreign Employment Agencies End Protest After Government Agrees to Demands

Foreign employment agencies in Nepal have called off their protest following a commitment from the government to address their grievances. The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment engaged in talks with the agencies on Monday, leading to an agreement to resolve the outstanding issues.

Hari Dangi, general secretary of the Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies, confirmed that the government has pledged to address the demands within a 45-day timeframe. This resolution marks the end of the agencies' demonstrations, which were aimed at pressuring the government for policy changes and improved working conditions.

The protest and subsequent negotiations highlight the ongoing efforts to streamline and regulate the foreign employment sector in Nepal. The agreement is expected to bring stability to the industry and ensure fairer practices for both agencies and migrant workers.

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The government and the agencies agreed to address the demands within 45 days.