BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Turkmenistan and the
International Labour Organization (ILO) discussed the
implementation of joint programs, labor law reforms and future
cooperation projects, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.
The talks took place during a meeting between Turkmenistan's
Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population
Muhammetseyit Silapov and ILO Regional Director for Europe and
Central Asia Peter van Rooij on the sidelines of the 114th
International Labour Conference in Geneva.
The parties positively assessed the development of bilateral
cooperation and reviewed progress in implementing joint
initiatives.
Particular attention was paid to improving national labor
legislation, modernizing occupational safety systems and
strengthening efforts to prevent forced labor and child labor
practices.
Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to
implementing the cooperation roadmap between the Government of
Turkmenistan and the ILO and expressed interest in launching new
projects aimed at promoting decent work and sustainable social
development.
