During the workshop held by the government in association with the International Labor Organization (ILO) to facilitate dialogue between workers and employers, Minister noted the many efforts of Maldives to ensure the rights of workers are protected in the country. Maldives has always been a voice in the international stage that has spoken for the protection of workers’ rights, he added. “Most ILO member countries have a system for discussions between employers, workers and relevant institutions. Maldives has that system on a certain level. Maldives also needs systems that can facilitate dialogue with workers. That process is now underway. Through that we can solve the issues,” Minister explained. Shareef further said discussions in the areas of safe working environments, wages and other rights of the workers were needed. Such discussions must include all stakeholders from every industry if these issues are to be resolved, he added. Maldives Employees Forum’s Chairman Mohamed Ali Janah speaking during the workshop, warned of the adverse effects employee grievances can have on the fragile Maldivian economy. In that regard, he stressed on the importance of ensuring that the rights of workers are protected equally in all industries.