Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 23 November, a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis Tanzila Narbayeva and the regional director of the ILO Bureau for Europe and Central Asia, Beate Andrees.

Issues regarding the implementation of new joint projects to improve the system of labor relations, further development of cooperation to improve working conditions in various sectors of the economy, and the implementation of international labor standards were considered.

It was noted that with the direct support of the ILO, monitoring activities are organized at a high level in various sectors of the economy. Last year, an analysis of working conditions was carried out, including cases of forced labor in the construction industry.

It was especially emphasized that there are already results in the implementation of the measures defined by the Road Map for the implementation of the Decent Work Country Program for 2021–2025.

At the same time, a detailed exchange of views took place on the creation of the Social Justice Coalition of the International Labor Organization, the inclusion of Uzbekistan among the first members of the Coalition from Europe and Central Asia, as well as on upcoming tasks.

The issues of introducing the principles of adequate labor and social protection, combating informal employment, providing basic income to the population in need of social protection, as well as the implementation of international standards in the field of labor and social protection of the population are analyzed.

It was noted that it is necessary to strengthen consistent cooperation with the ILO through the implementation of new joint projects and programs in the field of labor relations.

At the end of the meeting, an agreement was reached on further expansion of cooperation in terms of ratifying ILO conventions and ensuring their implementation.