Kathmandu, January 2
Nepal is preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding with Japan so as to facilitate the employment of Nepali workers there.
As communications between the two governments progressed, the Tokyo government has sent a draft of agreement to Kathmandu seeking feedback of Nepal government, according to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.
The source informs that the Tokyo government has told Kathmandu that it has selected Nepal as a source country for foreign workers, and presented its ideas about their recruitment and migration.
Nepal has just begun studying the document and it will present its opinions on the issue during a bilateral meeting of the officials to be held in Kathmandu after two weeks, the source informs.
A technical team consisting of labour officials will arrive in Kathmandu after few days for the meeting.
Recently, the Japanese government has announced a new policy on the recruitment of foreign workers.
