Meetings have been held at Azerbaijan's Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population with delegations led by Djibouti's Minister of Labour, Formalisation and Social Protection, Yonis Ali Gedi, and Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security, Asusenia Nesbi Emilia Seyde Donate de Barros, the Ministry told APA.
Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Anar Aliyev informed the delegations about the achievements of reforms carried out in Azerbaijan in recent years in the fields of labour, employment and social protection.
It was emphasized that the DOST concept enables the provision of state social services through a single platform in an innovative, transparent and efficient manner, based on citizen satisfaction.
Azerbaijan's successful experience in establishing digital services in the social sphere, digitalizing labour relations and proactively assigning social payments was highlighted. Information was also provided on active employment programmes, including the self-employment programme, which is of significant socio-economic importance.
It was noted that the Labour Centre of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) makes an important contribution to developing cooperation in labour and social protection among OIC member states.
During the meetings, prospects for future cooperation in labour, employment and social protection, as well as opportunities for exchanging experience, were discussed.