Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a memorandum of understanding, foreseeing the extension of the Country program on decent work for 2017-2020.
The document was signed in Tashkent following the visit of the ILO delegation led by the Director of ILO Regional Bureau for Europe and Central Asia, Heinz Koller, the Uzbek Labour Ministry said.
Uzbek Labour Minister, Aziz Abdukhakimov expressed gratitude to the ILO, international organizations and diplomatic corps in Uzbekistan and said that within the Country program on decent work for 2014-2016, Uzbekistan successfully implemented the measures aimed at improving national labour legislation, raising awareness of population on labour rights. He also stated that feedback system and communication tools on improving public awareness on preventing violation of labour legislation were introduced.
Heinz Koller said that Uzbekistan had achieved significant process on implementation of international labour norms and standards, eliminating child and forced labour during cotton harvest in particular with the efforts of social partners and technical support of the ILO.
He added that the country demonstrates responsible and balanced approach to its international liabilities in the sphere of labour.
