Lebanon to open office for Syrian workers

Lebanon's Minister of Information announced Thursday approval was made for opening an office to deal with Syrian workers at the Lebanese Ministry of Labor.

In a statement, following the Lebanese cabinet session, Ghazi al-Aridi said "a decision has been made to specify the number of employees at the office," saying such decision was a very important step to put an end to all discussions and accusations that were made over the number of Syrian workers in Lebanon, their role, tasks and linkages."

"This office is to organize these workers affairs in a way that will maintain their security, dignity, and safety, as it will gives a gesture of respect and understanding to the Syrian worker. This action must not be understood in any other direction," Aridi said.

He said that "we are eager to protect the dignity of those brothers who contributed and still are to activate in our productive sectors," he added.