ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 20. Turkmenistan
and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have discussed the
implementation of a 2026 cooperation roadmap and further steps to
improve labor standards, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The discussions took place during a meeting at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Foreign Minister
Myakhri Byashimova and an ILO delegation led by Miranda
Fajerman.
The sides positively assessed the outcomes of recent activities,
including the presentation of findings from a 2025 assessment and
feedback collected at the regional level.
During the meeting, the parties also highlighted the steady and
systematic nature of cooperation, including efforts to improve the
regulatory framework and introduce international labor standards.
The importance of interagency coordination in implementing joint
initiatives was also emphasized.
The ILO delegation’s visit also included practical activities,
such as joint roundtables in the regions with participation from
government bodies and social partners.
To note, Turkmenistan has been cooperating with the
International Labour Organization (ILO) since joining the
organization in 1993, with a focus on improving labour legislation,
promoting decent work standards, and strengthening social dialogue
in line with international labor norms. According to ILO materials,
cooperation is implemented through structured roadmaps and
technical programs covering legal harmonization and workplace
monitoring across key sectors.
