ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 13. Turkmenistan
held a roundtable with the International Labour Organization (ILO)
to discuss development of cooperation in labor, social protection,
and sustainable development,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The event brought together members of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan
(Parliament), representatives of relevant ministries and agencies,
international organizations, and social partners.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova highlighted
the country’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the ILO
and noted that Turkmenistan consistently implements policies to
enhance social protection, ensure decent working conditions, and
expand employment opportunities. She stressed that engagement with
the ILO supports the adoption of advanced international practices
and the strengthening of the national labor system.
The roundtable also reviewed the outcomes of 2025 joint
activities, implementation of projects promoting decent work, and
set priority areas for cooperation in 2026. Participants
acknowledged Turkmenistan’s steady efforts in developing
international collaboration in the social and labor sphere and
emphasized the importance of experience exchange and expanding
partnership initiatives with the ILO.
Notably, Turkmenistan has been steadily cooperating with the ILO
through a series of joint programs and roadmaps, focusing on labor
legislation modernization, promotion of decent work, and social
dialogue. This engagement aims to align national labor standards
with internationally recognized practices and strengthen the
country’s capacity in social protection and workforce
development.
