On February 16, 2022, an online meeting of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan V.Hajiyev was held with the Director of Labor Standards Department of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Corinne Vargas.
During the meeting the sides underlined the high level of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the International Labor Organization. It was noted that Turkmenistan, being the member of the ILO, in its policy is committed to the creation of the conditions for decent work and social justice for every citizen.
The parties discussed the issues of Turkmenistan’s joining to the international conventions and multilateral agreements, including international documents of the ILO. Turkmenistan introduces universally recognized norm and principles of the provisions of this Organization into national legislation.
In this context, it was noted that the National action plan of Turkmenistan on human rights for 2021-2025 provides for activities aimed at developing cooperation with the ILO.