Within the framework of the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva, the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation (ATUC), Mr. Sahib Mammadov, held meetings with Mr. Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), and Ms. Maria Helena André, Director of the Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
During the meetings, Mr. Mammadov provided detailed information on the activities of the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation. He highlighted the ongoing efforts within the national trade union system aimed at effectively protecting workers’ labour rights and ensuring decent working conditions.
It was noted that the Confederation is implementing comprehensive reforms aligned with modern challenges and trends. These efforts include the application of innovations and the execution of various projects to enhance the effectiveness of trade union activities.
The ATUC Chairman also discussed the cooperation between Azerbaijan and the ILO within the framework of the “Decent Work Country Programme for 2025–2029.” He emphasized the importance of promoting social dialogue, strengthening the protection of labour rights, advancing gender equality, and supporting a just transition to a sustainable economy.
The meetings underscored the significance of cooperation with the ITUC and ILO, as well as the relevance of their declarations, decisions, and recommendations to the work of trade unions.
Mr. Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the ITUC, and Ms. Maria Helena André, Director of ILO-ACTRAV, praised the activities and reforms of the Azerbaijani trade unions and expressed their satisfaction with the level of bilateral relations. They also conveyed their confidence in the continued development of this cooperation.
The discussions also covered the importance of safeguarding the principle of justice in the transition to a green economy. The outcomes of COP29, held in Azerbaijan in November of the previous year, were highlighted as particularly significant for trade unions.
Other topics addressed during the meetings included occupational safety and health, the fight against informal employment, the strengthening of social dialogue, the promotion of women’s and youth rights in the labour process, mutual support mechanisms, and opportunities for joint projects.
