Egypt’s Labour Minister Hassan Raddad has participated in the 358th session of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Governing Body, held at the organisation’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Egypt’s participation reflects its active engagement with the ILO and its commitment to strengthening its presence at international forums dealing with labour and employment issues, a ministry press release read on Tuesday.
The session discussed a number of key issues related to the future of work worldwide, foremost among them the procedures for nominating and electing the ILO Director-General, and the designation of countries of chief industrial importance.
Other issues included developments in international labour standards, decent work in the platform economy, the promotion of social dialogue and support for the transition from the informal to the formal economy.
The meetings are also addressing development co-operation in the occupied Arab territories, freedom of association, occupational safety and health, and monitoring the implementation of fundamental principles and rights at work.
Egypt’s participation reflects the country’s commitment to boosting co-operation with the ILO and contributing to the formulation of international visions and policies on labour issues, the release noted.
It also underscores Egypt’s determination to defend Arab interests and support efforts to strike a balance between workers’ rights, the requirements of economic development and employers’ interests.
These efforts aim to promote the concept of decent work, create employment opportunities and strengthen social protection for workers.
