ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 12. Turkmenistan
and the International Labour Organization (ILO) engaged in
discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing
reforms within the country's labor sector,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.
The discussion took place during a meeting between the
Chairperson of Turkmenistan’s Mejlis, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, and the
ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Peter van Rooij,
in Ashgabat.
The parties reviewed the interim progress of the 2024-2025
cooperation Roadmap, noting significant advancements in
implementing the planned measures and establishing a foundation for
new initiatives in 2026. Both sides underscored the importance of
systematic cooperation in the adoption of modern standards in labor
relations and social policy.
Furthermore, the Turkmen delegation briefed the ILO
representative on the ongoing modernization of national
legislation, including efforts to revise the Labor Code and other
regulations related to human rights protection and social welfare.
The alignment of national legislation with internationally
recognized standards, particularly in safeguarding the well-being
of children and vulnerable groups, was emphasized as a top
priority.
