Original in Arabic

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government
of Sri Lanka and the Government of Jordan,

Rules:  To be used in the employment of Sri Lankans in Employment in Jordan for increasing such employment opportunities and ensuring worker qualification and worker rights.

1. Both Governments should exchange state agreements regarding employment of Sri Lankans
2. This action to be taken by the Ministry of Labour, Government of Jordan and the SLBFE under Ministry of Labour after prior mutual agreement reached following discussion.
3. If there are any legal, professional or welfare matters of  Sri Lankans so employed relevant Departments of the two States should settle such differences or disagreements in accordance with relevant laws prevailing at the time.
4. candidates seeking employment should  possess valid certificate issued by relevant authorities and  should process  valid medical certificates. If any of the certificate produced are bogus and not valid the candidate will be refused employment
5. Both parties should enter into a contract of employment and duly sign it by the employer and worker.
6. The employee should work only at the place of employment for which his Services were required.

(a) All employers should work according to Jordan Law,
(b) Refrain from intervening in any political or religious matter outside his
     responsibility

1. Any employee selected for employment shall enjoy all civil rights prevailing at the time.
2. In order to ensure these civil rights, the Ministry of Labour Jordan and the SLBFE shall work together in coordination. If any dispute arise between employer and such worker the above two parties should endevour to settle such matter in a candid and friendly manner.
3. At end of contract the worker should not work for any other employer. However, they may do so after the signed agreement reached between parties.
4. The employee has right to transfer the assets and earnings to another country or anywhere else they prefer.
5. The two countries should set up a body to undertake action in terms of this MOU.

They should:- 
                            (a) Resolve all areas where disputes arose and execute the MOU in a
                              pragmatic manner.
(b) they may renew or amend the MOU if so desired.
(C) if so they should discuss these issues and reach a prior settlement.

1. If the MOU is to be substantially altered or amended, Ministries of both states should mediate, discuss and reach a settlement.   
2. The MOU shall take effect on parties agreeing and reaching contract of employment as specified.
3. Both countries should draw up this agreements and relevant documents and exchange them mutually.
1. any agreement so reached will be valid for 3 years. Any amendments to the agreement reached should be effected within 6 months.

Editors note:-
The above MOU was signed in Amman, Jordan on 07-06-2006 and prepared in Arabic, English and Sinhalese.  Though they have equal validity if any disagreement arises the English version will prevail.

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Sgd on behalf of Government of Sri Lanka               sgd.on behalf of Government of Jordan