Question : VISIT OF MINISTER



(a) whether a delegation led by the Minister visited China in the month of September, 2000; and

(b) if so, the details of the MoU signed during the said visit between India or China?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI MUNI LALL )

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b) : The Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and China relates to mutual cooperation in the field of employment, vocational training and social security. The cooperation will be conducted mainly in the following areas:

- labour and social security legislation;

- measures and policies of employment promotion;

- labour relations;

- policies on vocational training;

- social security system; and

- other areas of mutual interest.