BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 14. Turkmenistan
and Kazakhstan discussed labor rights, occupational safety, social
partnership and cooperation between trade unions.
This was reflected in a press release published by the press
service of the Turkmen government on September 14.
The issues were discussed during a meeting between Chairwoman of
the National Center of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan Oguljennet
Berdiliyeva and Head of the Federation of Trade Unions of
Kazakhstan Satybaldy Dauletin in Astana.
According to the report, the sides also discussed expanding
educational programs and exchanging best practices between trade
union organizations of the two countries. Particular attention was
paid to prospects for strengthening regional partnership, including
preparations for the International Forum of Trade Union Leaders of
Central Asian Countries and Azerbaijan, scheduled to be held in
Ashgabat in November 2026.
The forum will be held as a scientific and practical conference
focused on the role of trade unions in promoting international
labor standards and sustainable development principles, the report
says.
Meanwhile, trade unions in Central Asia have been working to
strengthen regional cooperation on labor rights, occupational
safety, social dialogue and the implementation of international
labor standards. Cooperation also includes the exchange of
experience and professional training among trade union
organizations.
The social dialogue between governments, employers and workers
is promoted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) promotes
as an important element of decent work and effective labor
policies. Regional cooperation among trade unions provides an
additional platform for sharing practices related to workers’
rights, occupational safety and social partnership.
