Baghdad: The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Spanish Embassy have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in training and entrepreneurship. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Hoda Sajjad, the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Social Affairs, and Alicia Rico Perez, the Spanish Ambassador.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Undersecretary highlighted the importance of focusing on fields that meet the current needs, such as digital transformation, renewable energy, and the green economy. She stressed that training programs should aim to develop the skills of trainers, empowering them to instruct workers across various fields. This empowerment includes helping trainees manage their own projects after completing a feasibility study.

The Spanish Ambassador expressed her readiness to collaborate with the Ministry in all areas, emphasizing support in developing and enhancing trainees’ capabilities. This support aims to enable trainees to successfully launch their own projects.