BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9. Uzbekistan's Senate
Chair, Tanzila Narbaeva, held discussions with Beate Andrees, Chief
of Staff to the Director-General of the International Labour
Organization (ILO), focusing on labor reforms, social protection,
and prospects for future collaboration, Trend reports via the press service of the
Uzbek Senate.
The discussion took place on the sidelines of the 114th Session
of the International Labour Conference and focused on Uzbekistan's
ongoing efforts to modernize labor relations, strengthen the social
protection system, and promote the principles of decent work.
Andrees praised the reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan and
expressed the ILO's readiness to further expand cooperation with
the country through joint programs and initiatives.
The talks also covered the implementation of international labor
standards into national legislation and measures aimed at enhancing
social protection for the population.
In addition, the sides exchanged views on preparations for the
12th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, scheduled to take
place in Samarkand from Sept. 4-6. Representatives of the ILO
expressed interest in supporting the organization of the
international forum and participating in the event.
The meeting highlighted the growing cooperation between
Uzbekistan and the ILO as the country continues efforts to align
its labor policies with international standards and strengthen
worker protections.
