On International Labour Day, we pay tribute to the contributions, struggles, and sacrifices of our working men and women who have played an important role in the development of our country. This day reminds us of the historic struggle waged by workers around the world for their rights and dignity. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to their empowerment, fair wages, safe working conditions, and social protection.
Our labourers and working classes are the driving force of our economy and national development. They build our infrastructure, run our industries, cultivate our lands, and move our economy forward. It is our workers who sustain our manufacturing industries, agriculture, small and medium enterprises, government and other public sectors. Our workers are our pride, and we owe our national development to their hard work and contributions.
In today’s rapidly changing world, the key to securing a brighter future for our youth and workers lies in their skill development. We need to equip our workers and youth with modern skills to meet the challenges of an ever-changing job market. I call upon governments, private enterprises, educational institutions, and civil society to collaborate in creating a comprehensive ecosystem for the skill development of our labour.
I also urge employers, trade unions, civil society, and the public sector to join hands in creating a just labour ecosystem and work for the welfare and uplift of workers. Let us honour our workers through meaningful policies, inclusive development, and a culture that respects labour in all its forms.
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