BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Digitalization of the
economy is one of the priority areas of Turkmenistan’s state
policy, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population
Muhammetseyit Silapov said, Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The statement was made during the 114th session of the
International Labour Conference in Geneva, where Turkmenistan
participated in discussions on the use of artificial intelligence
for ensuring decent work.
Silapov noted that the country is consistently implementing
programs in the areas of digital economy development, e-government,
digital education, and the introduction of modern technologies.
He added that Turkmenistan is ready to further expand
cooperation with the International Labour Organization within
ongoing joint initiatives.
Separately, Chairperson of the National Center of Trade Unions
of Turkmenistan Oguljennet Berdylieva highlighted cooperation with
the ILO and ACTRAV on improving labor relations, strengthening
social dialogue, and protecting workers’ rights.
She also emphasized joint projects on training trade union
personnel, youth employment, gender equality, and occupational
safety, describing social dialogue as a key mechanism for stability
and sustainable development.
