'Social Protection Agreement for Pakistani workers' among pacts signed with Malaysia

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday a “Social Protection Agreement for Pakistani workers” is part of bilateral pacts reached with Malaysia during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit.

“As part of our bilateral agreements with Malaysia, we are pleased to announce a Social Protection Agreement for Pakistani workers whereby in cases of injury, disability or death substantial benefits including medical & adequate lifelong pension will be given to worker’s family,” he said in a Twitter statement.

As part of our bilateral agreements with Malaysia, we are pleased to announce a Social Protection Agreement for Pakistani workers whereby in cases of injury, disability or death substantial benefits including medical & adequate lifelong pension will be given to worker’s family.

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) February 4, 2020

Sharing details of agreements reached with Malaysia, he said the two countries also signed a “historic Extradition Treaty between our two countries, committing to a safer & more secure future.”

In this same vein, under the vision & leadership of PM Imran Khan & PM Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Minister for Law at the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office Liew Vui Keong & I signed a historic Extradition Treaty between our two countries, committing to a safer & more secure future. https://t.co/9QrPNReSz8 pic.twitter.com/Go0YbFyTuJ

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) February 4, 2020