BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 16. President Ilham
Aliyev has addressed the participants of the 8th Congress of
Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation, Trend reports.
President Ilham Aliyev's address was read by Shahmar Movsumov,
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Head of
the Department of Economic Issues and Innovative Development Policy
of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of
Azerbaijan.
"Dear Congress participants!
I greet you on the occasion of the 8th Congress of the
Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation.
The trade unions of Azerbaijan occupy an important place in the
public and social life of the republic through their multifaceted
activities, their role in the development of labour relations, and
their contribution to strengthening civil society.
Significant steps are being taken in our country to protect
workers’ labour and socio-economic rights, create decent working
conditions, and improve social partnership mechanisms. In this
context, particular importance is attached to flexibly adapting to
the challenges of the modern era, establishing close ties with
trade union members, digitizing services, expanding the application
of artificial intelligence in relevant areas, and enhancing service
quality and satisfaction levels. Activities aligned with
international labour standards, cooperation with the global trade
union movement, and the mutual exchange of experience further
contribute to strengthening the prestige of trade unions. Trade
unions carry out important work in the development of a strong and
healthy civil society and in reinforcing solidarity.
The dynamic socio-economic development of our republic, the just
transition to a “green economy,” and the impact of artificial
intelligence on the labour market place responsible and strategic
tasks before trade unions, encouraging them to take a more active
role. As key partners in social dialogue between workers and
employers and as guardians of labour values, trade unions must
actively participate in strengthening professional associations,
educating workers, and enhancing their knowledge and skills in the
field of labour rights. All these efforts serve to ensure the
proper regulation of labour relations, social justice, and mutual
responsibility.
The Azerbaijani state fully guarantees the right of trade unions
to independent and free activity within the legislative framework
and has created broad opportunities for their unhindered
operation.
Particular attention should be paid to deepening effective
cooperation between sectoral trade unions and social partners,
fostering an environment of mutual trust, and enhancing collective
responsibility.
Dear Congress participants!
I am confident that the trade unions of Azerbaijan will continue
to resolutely defend the rights and interests of their members,
contribute to the regulation of labour relations on modern and
civilized foundations, and support the overall socio-economic
development of our country.
I believe that this Congress will play an important role in
determining the future directions of the trade union movement in
line with new challenges and in shaping an improved strategy of
activity.
I wish the 8th Congress of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions
Confederation every success," the address reads.
