Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz has refuted the allegations of a report issued by Human Rights Watch in London on Thursday that the Kingdom’s foreign workers are abused.
“We do not agree with the report issued by Human Rights Watch, and we do not think it a fair report which reflects the reality of the situation in Saudi Arabia,” said Prince Bandar, adding: “The report, which has exaggerated a handful of cases, does not reflect the real situation of millions of foreign workers residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
Prince Bandar stressed that the Kingdom, one of the biggest employers of expatriate workers in the world, has effective labour regulations to protect all workers, including foreign nationals. “If there are some cases of violation of regulations, the existing law in the country makes those violators liable for punishment,” he said.
Emphasising the keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to preserve human rights, Prince Bandar noted the establishment of an independent committee for human rights.
Source: SPA
