<p>German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Hubertus Heil has visited Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to explore possibilities of expanding employment prospects for skilled workforce in the state.</p>.<p>Heil called on the Chief Minister at his chamber here on Wednesday, a CMO statement said.</p>.<p>Vijayan later tweeted that the meeting was "fruitful".</p>.<blockquote><p>Had a fruitful meeting with the German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, <a href="https://twitter.com/hubertus_heil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hubertus_heil</a>. We explored avenues to enhance the Kerala-Germany relationship, particularly by expanding employment prospects for our skilled workforce. Thank you for your love towards Kerala. <a href="https://t.co/BhbQEFlmDV">pic.twitter.com/BhbQEFlmDV</a></p>— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) <a href="https://twitter.com/pinarayivijayan/status/1681668436873674760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2023</a></blockquote>.<p>"Had a fruitful meeting with the German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, @hubertus_heil. We explored avenues to enhance the Kerala-Germany relationship, particularly by expanding employment prospects for our skilled workforce. Thank you for your love towards Kerala," he said.</p>.<p>Later, in a Facebook post, the Chief Minister said the diverse ways to utilise the state's workforce, known for its knowledge and skills, were pointed out during the meeting.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/malayalam-actor-vinayakan-lands-in-trouble-for-his-who-is-this-chandy-remark-1238923.html">Malayalam actor Vinayakan lands in trouble for his 'who is this Chandy?' remark</a></strong></p>.<p>It was also pointed out in the meeting the possibilities of signing an employment contract with Germany as part of the "Triple Win" programme under the state-run agency NORKA Roots, the Chief Minister said.</p>.<p>If this is implemented, Kerala would become the first state to sign an agreement with Germany for cooperation in the employment sector, he said.</p>.<p>As the nurses from the southern state have great demand globally, such a contract would pave the way for their mass recruitment, Vijayan explained.</p>.<p>It is also expected that the proposed contract can create more opportunities for engineering graduates including in the IT sector, he said.</p>.<p>The meeting with the German minister has given a renewed energy to chase the state's dream of becoming a knowledge economy, the Chief Minister added.</p>.<p>Labour Minister V Sivankutty was also present during the meeting.</p>
<p>German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Hubertus Heil has visited Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to explore possibilities of expanding employment prospects for skilled workforce in the state.</p>.<p>Heil called on the Chief Minister at his chamber here on Wednesday, a CMO statement said.</p>.<p>Vijayan later tweeted that the meeting was "fruitful".</p>.<blockquote><p>Had a fruitful meeting with the German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, <a href="https://twitter.com/hubertus_heil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hubertus_heil</a>. We explored avenues to enhance the Kerala-Germany relationship, particularly by expanding employment prospects for our skilled workforce. Thank you for your love towards Kerala. <a href="https://t.co/BhbQEFlmDV">pic.twitter.com/BhbQEFlmDV</a></p>— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) <a href="https://twitter.com/pinarayivijayan/status/1681668436873674760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2023</a></blockquote>.<p>"Had a fruitful meeting with the German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, @hubertus_heil. We explored avenues to enhance the Kerala-Germany relationship, particularly by expanding employment prospects for our skilled workforce. Thank you for your love towards Kerala," he said.</p>.<p>Later, in a Facebook post, the Chief Minister said the diverse ways to utilise the state's workforce, known for its knowledge and skills, were pointed out during the meeting.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/malayalam-actor-vinayakan-lands-in-trouble-for-his-who-is-this-chandy-remark-1238923.html">Malayalam actor Vinayakan lands in trouble for his 'who is this Chandy?' remark</a></strong></p>.<p>It was also pointed out in the meeting the possibilities of signing an employment contract with Germany as part of the "Triple Win" programme under the state-run agency NORKA Roots, the Chief Minister said.</p>.<p>If this is implemented, Kerala would become the first state to sign an agreement with Germany for cooperation in the employment sector, he said.</p>.<p>As the nurses from the southern state have great demand globally, such a contract would pave the way for their mass recruitment, Vijayan explained.</p>.<p>It is also expected that the proposed contract can create more opportunities for engineering graduates including in the IT sector, he said.</p>.<p>The meeting with the German minister has given a renewed energy to chase the state's dream of becoming a knowledge economy, the Chief Minister added.</p>.<p>Labour Minister V Sivankutty was also present during the meeting.</p>