The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host.

The UN labour agency's director general praises constructive ties with Saudi Arabia during an investigation into rights abuses linked to the 2034 World Cup.

A complaint accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers has been deemed admissible by the UN labour agency, it said Thursday, amid fears that abuse could swell as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) engages with Saudi Arabia as it investigates labor rights abuses related to the 2034 World Cup host. ILO chief Gilbert Houngbo highlights ongoing constructive relations and aims to send more experts to Riyadh.

The head of the United Nations labour agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup host, and aims to send more expert staff to Riyadh.

A complaint accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers has been deemed admissable by the Geneva-based International Labour Organisation amid fears this could increase as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup.

- Gilbert Houngbo, Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), addresses the media during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/, File)