Bulgaria and Morocco signed an agreement on social security. The ceremony took place on 21 September in Rabat. On behalf of the Bulgarian contract was signed by Minister of Labour and Social Policy Zornitsa Roussinov, and Morocco was represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Affairs Abdesslamm Seddiki. The first meeting concerning the creation of a contract started on 8 January in Sofia. Talks were held by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs Morocco Mimouna Bentaleba and the Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of Bulgaria Svetlana Dyankova.

The agreement guarantees the security system for workers from Bulgaria and Morocco, who work in a country signatory of the agreement. These benefits are mainly: pensions, maternity leave, sick pay and compensation for disability. The main objective is to ensure the mutual recognition of the services of insurance in both countries.

Delegates stressed that bilateral cooperation has a long history. Politicians have also contributed to the improvement of relations between Bulgaria and Morocco. They expressed hope that the agreement is the first step to start new initiatives.


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