On January 15, in Tel Aviv, Israel's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, met with the Thai Minister of Labor, the Thai Ambassador to Israel, and a senior delegation from Thailand. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the two countries to facilitate the arrival of workers to Israel.
The goal is to establish a stable and continuous system for bringing workers into the agricultural sector, aiming to fill the total number of permits, which is currently set at 70,000. During the meeting, it was agreed to bring an additional 13,000 workers from Thailand to work in Israeli agriculture.
Currently, there are over 42,000 foreign workers in Israel's agricultural sector, which is more than 10,000 compared to the period before the war. The integration of Thai workers is crucial for achieving Israel's food security objectives, as part of the National Food Security Plan, which aims to increase agricultural plant production by a third within the next decade.
Israel is a country in the Middle East, located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its historical and religious significance.
Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia, known for its tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins, and ornate temples.
The agricultural workforce refers to people who work in farming and related activities, helping to grow and harvest crops and raise animals for food.
Avi Dichter is a politician from Israel who serves as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. He is responsible for policies related to farming and food in Israel.
Permits are official documents that allow people to do something, like work in a different country. In this context, they are needed for Thai workers to work in Israel's farms.
This is a plan by the Israeli government to ensure that the country has enough food for its people. It involves increasing the amount of food produced in Israel.
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