BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 10. Uzbek Senate held
talks with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General
to discuss the future of cooperation between Uzbekistan and the
ILO.


The meeting was held during the 114th International Labour
Conference in Geneva, between the Chairperson of the Senate of
Uzbekistan’s Oliy Majlis and head of the National Commission on
Combating Human Trafficking and Decent Work, Tanzila Narbaeva, and
International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F.
Houngbo.


This was reflected in a statement by the Senate of the Oliy
Majlis.


The two sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and exchanged views
on advancing decent work, social justice, and social protection
initiatives in Uzbekistan.


Houngbo praised the active participation of the Uzbek delegation
at the conference and highlighted the progress achieved through the
country’s labor, employment, and social protection reforms.


The meeting also focused on the implementation of the Better
Work program in Uzbekistan. Both sides discussed opportunities to
expand cooperation under the initiative, which aims to strengthen
the country’s appeal to international brands and foreign
investors.







Sides reaffirmed their commitment to finalizing a new Decent
Work Country Programme for 2026–2030. They also emphasized the
significance of establishing an ILO country office in Tashkent,
describing it as an important step toward deeper institutional
cooperation.


Particular attention was given to Uzbekistan’s implementation of
ratified ILO conventions and its continued efforts to meet
international labor standards and obligations.


The discussion further highlighted Uzbekistan’s growing role in
promoting ILO initiatives across the region, including its
contributions to the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social
Protection for Just Transitions and the Global Coalition for Social
Justice.


Both sides expressed confidence that stronger cooperation would
support the advancement of international labor standards and
contribute to Uzbekistan’s sustainable socio-economic
development.