Fatshimetrie, October 2024. A hot topic has recently been stirring the corridors of the Ministry of Employment and Labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo: compliance with the labor code in the context of relations between India and the DRC. During a meeting between the chargé d’affaires of India in the DRC and the Minister of Employment and Labor, lively discussions took place on the need to strictly enforce the labor code, regardless of the origin of the workers.
Dhruv Mittal, chargé d’affaires of the Indian Embassy, stressed the importance of respecting labor laws, both for Indian and Congolese nationals. He also addressed the issue of the business climate and Indian investment in the DRC, highlighting the desire for collaboration and friendship between the two countries.
This meeting is part of a broader approach to combating abuses in the professional environment and strengthening workers’ rights through effective labor inspection. The Indian diplomat expressed his gratitude to the Congolese government for its warm welcome to Indian nationals, who consider the DRC as their second country.
This discussion highlights the importance of respecting the labor code as an essential foundation of professional relations, regardless of the actors involved. It also underlines the need for close collaboration between the two countries to promote a fair working environment that respects the rights of all.
In conclusion, this meeting between India and the DRC on respecting the labor code marks a step forward towards professional relations based on transparency, respect for laws and protection of workers’ rights, thus contributing to strengthening ties between the two nations.