The Embassy, which was joined by the Philippine Honorary Consul in the Maldives (MPHC) Mr. Abdulla Salih, had proactive discussions with the LRA regarding migrant workers rights in the Maldives, as well as local labor laws and regulations that Filipinos intending to find employment in the Maldives must know before entering into service contracts with companies based in the Maldives. Both sides agreed that a seminar to be held this year focusing on migrant workers’ concerns in the Maldives would be helpful in curbing employment disputes and preventing trafficking cases. The Deputy Minister further expressed openness in having meetings with Philippine officials handling labor and migrant workers concerns in pursuit of closer cooperation and strengthened bilateral relations between the Philippines and the Maldives. END.