ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 13. Turkmenistan
and the International Labour Organization (ILO) discussed prospects
for strengthening cooperation,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The talks were held on March 12 between Turkmenistan’s Deputy
Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova and ILO Regional Director for
Europe and Central Asia Peter van Rooij.
The meeting underscored the ongoing development of
Turkmenistan-ILO relations within the broader context of the
country’s engagement with the UN system, emphasizing that their
partnership is driven by joint roadmaps and collaborative
projects.
The discussion also centered on expanding the institutional
presence of UN agencies in Turkmenistan and advancing initiatives
that promote decent work principles and strengthen social
dialogue.
Furthermore, the parties highlighted Turkmenistan’s active
participation in ILO activities, including the regular submission
of reports on the organization’s conventions and its involvement in
the International Labour Conference, the next session of which is
set for June this year in Geneva. The meeting also addressed the
implementation of the bilateral partnership roadmap for 2026.
